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Fukuoka City Retail Sales Up

According to a report by the Japan Department Stores Association, in 2018, sales at four department stores in Fukuoka City totaled ¥212 billion, or 2.9% more than the year before. While the figure has increased for two consecutive years, sales at department stores in other parts of Kyushu and Okinawa has declined for 13 years in a row. Purchases by international visitors continue to increase and totaled ¥339 billion nationwide with over five million customers. Source: Japan Department Stores Association

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Fukuoka City
Published: Feb 5, 2019 / Last Updated: Feb 5, 2019

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