Sales of major supermarkets nationwide in July were due to the worsening infection situation of the new corona and the strong sales of foodstuffs such as delicatessen and alcoholic beverages due to "nest-filled consumption" by people watching the Tokyo Olympics at home. It increased by 4.6% compared to the same month last year, and increased for 5 consecutive months.
According to the announcement by the Japan Chain Stores Association, sales of 11,845 major supermarkets nationwide in July were 1,01362 billion yen, an increase of 4.6% compared to the same month last year when comparing existing stores.
Sales have increased for the fifth straight month.
By product, 4% from last year, mainly for delicatessen and alcoholic beverages, due to worsening food infections and "nest-filled consumption" by people watching the Tokyo Olympics, which became unattended at most competition venues, at home. In addition to the increase, which boosted overall sales, sales of daily necessities such as outdoor goods also increased by more than 7% during the summer holidays.
Atsushi Inoue, Managing Director of the Japan Chain Stores Association, said, "I feel that the consumption of nesting is getting stronger against the background of the spread of infection. I think that the movement of consumption that supports it is deep-rooted. "