According to the Japan Chain Stores Association, sales of major supermarkets nationwide up to last month increased by 2.3% from the same period of the previous year, and increased for the third consecutive year.
Food products decreased due to the spread of the new corona infection, which was a reaction to the previous year when demand for people who eat at home was high, but clothing and daily necessities remained firm.
In addition, sales for the month of last month were more than 1,060.5 billion yen, and the movement of food products was sluggish due to the increase in demand for eating out. Since then, it has been negative for the first time in 10 months.