Sales in Kyushu and Okinawa department stores and supermarkets in June rose by 5.4% year-over-year, marking a 21-month consecutive increase. The total sales reached 134 billion yen, boosted by more people shopping for summer clothing. Existing department stores saw a 5.8% increase due to factors like heavy rainfall increasing rain gear sales, clearance sales, and foreign tourists purchasing luxury items. Meanwhile, supermarkets experienced a 5.3% rise, driven by price hikes, strong sales in prepared meals, frozen foods, and travel-related products. Source: METI
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