Sales at department stores and supermarkets in Kyushu and Okinawa rose by 4.6% in May compared to the same month last year, marking 32 consecutive months of year-on-year increases. Total sales, including new stores, reached ¥144.3 billion, a 5.0% rise. High demand from inbound tourists, especially from China, bolstered luxury brand sales. Supermarket sales saw a modest 1.8% increase, driven by higher prices for food and beverages. The demand for prepared foods and holiday-related goods also contributed to the sales growth. Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
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