Sales at convenience stores nationwide in February fell 5.3% from the same month last year due to a decrease in customers due to the state of emergency.
Sales declined for the 12th consecutive month.
According to the announcement by the Japan Franchise Association, sales of convenience stores nationwide last month were 763.3 billion yen on an existing store basis.
Sales have fallen for the 12th consecutive month since March last year, down 5.3% from the same month last year.
Since the infection of the new coronavirus did not subside and the state of emergency was extended, the number of customers visiting the store decreased by 12.3%, and when going out or going to work, sales of rice balls, bento boxes, PET bottled beverages, etc. were not sifted.
On the other hand, sales of delicatessen and sake, which are mainly bought for meals at home, increased, and sales per customer increased by 8% from the same month last year.
Regarding the future outlook, the Japan Franchise Association said, "We expect that the state of emergency will be lifted and sales will pick up in March, but due to continued teleworking, sales at stores in the office district and at night will continue to be difficult. Let's do it. "