Japan Department Stores Association Jan. 23 Yr/Yr Change Total 654,272 M. Yen Down 1.1 pct Clothing 157,697 Down 4.5 Personal Articles 99,264 Down 4.3 Sundry Goods 133,677 Up 3.9 Household Goods 19,090 Down 3.8 Foodstuffs 207,943 Down 1.2 Note: Year-on-year changes are on a same-store basis. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Japan’s Department Store Sales in Dec.:
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