According to the Japan Department Stores Association, last month's sales at department stores nationwide exceeded the same month of the previous year by 11.7% compared to existing stores, marking the fourth consecutive month of positive growth.
At this time of last year, in reaction to the fact that some business restrictions continued due to the state of emergency, in addition to the increase in the number of customers visiting the store, sales of high-priced items such as jewelry and parasols and hats for heat measures Was strong, the main factor.
On the other hand, compared to 3 years ago, which was before the spread of the new corona, it was about 11% lower, and it has not returned to the level before the spread of the infection.