Japan Chain Stores Association June 24 Yr/Yr Change Total 1,098,656 M. Yen Up 2.9 pct Foodstuffs 784,616 Up 3.3 Clothing 52,082 Down 0.2 Sundries 106,593 Up 8.2 Furniture and Interior Goods 60,522 Down 0.2 Home Electric Appliances 3,772 Up 8.6 Note: Year-on-year changes are on a same-store basis. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
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