Department store March sales drop by 33%, the biggest drop in history The impact of corona on April 24 at 16:32
March sales of department stores nationwide fell by 33% compared to the same month last year due to the spread of new coronavirus infection, the highest drop ever. This means that the rate of decline at major stores has expanded to 65% this month.
According to the Japan Department Stores Association, sales of department stores nationwide in March were more than 340.3 billion yen, a 33.4% decrease compared to the stores that were operating a year ago. This is the sixth consecutive month of decline in sales, the largest decline since 1965, which is comparable.
This is because with the spread of new coronavirus infections, refraining from going out, shortening store hours, and temporarily closing business have spread in Tokyo and elsewhere. In addition, sales in the first half of this month were also surveyed at 41 major department stores nationwide, showing that the rate of decline has expanded further by about 65% compared to the same period last year.
The Japan Department Stores Association said, "As the scope of the emergency declaration has spread to all parts of Japan, there is a growing trend of temporary closures and limited floor sales not only in urban areas but also in rural areas. I am.