Department store sales in Kyushu and Okinawa rose 4.5% year on year in April on a same-store basis, marking the third straight month of growth, according to data released by the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry on June 11. Strong spending by visitors from Taiwan, South Korea, and other overseas markets supported sales of luxury handbags, leather goods, and other personal items, helping lift average customer spending. Clothing sales increased 4.6%, the first gain in 15 months, while food and beverage sales rose 2.2% as product fairs and demand for prepared foods and confectionery remained strong. Supermarket sales also continued to grow, with steady demand for eggs, coffee, household goods, and daily necessities contributing to a 3.0% increase in same-store sales. Source: Nikkei / Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry
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