Five major department stores drastically reduced sales in February Impact of spread of infection

5 Major Department Stores Significantly Reduced Sales in February Impact of Spread of Infections March 2 17:57

The sales of the five major department stores last month were attributed to the spread of the new coronavirus, a decline in sales of foreign tourists, and a growing trend among domestic consumers to stay out. Up to 17% less than the same month last year.

Last month's preliminary figures released by five major department stores each fell significantly compared to the same month last year.

J.J., which has Daimaru Matsuzakaya department store under its umbrella. Front Retailing decreased 17.9%, Hankyu Hanshin Department Store 14.3%, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings 13.6%, Takashimaya 11.7%, Sogo / Seibu decreased 6.5%.

This is due to a sharp drop in sales of foreign tourists due to the spread of the new coronavirus, and a growing trend among domestic consumers to stay out.

A department store official says, "I'm afraid of going out and trying to refrain from shopping. This mood won't change unless consumers worry.

Major department stores have already taken measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, such as temporary closures and shortening of business hours, and the effects of the spread of the infection are spreading.