Last month's sales at department stores nationwide fell below the same month last year for the first time in two months, partly due to the expansion of the area covered by the state of emergency due to the worsening infection situation of the new coronavirus.
According to the Japan Department Stores Association, last month's sales at 191 department stores nationwide fell 11.7% below the same month last year, the first decline in two months.
Due to the worsening infection situation of the new corona, the area covered by the state of emergency has been expanded, and admission has been restricted to alleviate congestion in the underground grocery store. All items were below last year.
In addition, compared to the same month before the spread of the infection, it was about 32% lower, a significant decrease.
In the future, each company plans to further strengthen its online shopping and home delivery businesses in preparation for the full-scale autumn / winter sales season and the sale of New Year's New Year.
According to the Japan Department Store Association, "Sales are still in a difficult situation this month as the state of emergency continues. We hope that socio-economic activities will gradually resume and business performance will recover due to the spread of vaccination." ..