Shoppers rushing in before the consumption tax hike and department store crowded September 30 17:04
Before the consumption tax rate is raised to 10%, department stores in Nagoya are crowded with customers who rush to buy cosmetics and expensive accessories.
JR Nagoya Takashimaya, which is adjacent to Nagoya Station, has been hosting an event in anticipation of last-minute demand from the 21st of this month.
Among these, in the cosmetics department, the number of cashiers has been increased by four more than usual, and the sales area of popular brands has been expanded, and sales during the event increased by about 50% compared to the same period last year. It means that
In addition, at accessories stores such as rings and necklaces, we are increasing the inventory of expensive products using platinum and gold by about 30%.
Because the tax rate is determined at the timing of receipt of the consumption tax, not at the time of ordering the product, many customers come to receive items such as wedding rings ordered in advance before the tax increase, and sales of accessories compared to the same time last year About 80%.
According to the department store, the number of customers visiting the store is unusual during the daytime on weekdays. In this store, the business hours are extended by 30 minutes from the normal for two days on the 29th and 30th. I want to connect.
A 40-year-old housewife said, “I came to buy a necklace as a gift for my daughter. The consumption tax rate will rise when it comes tomorrow, so I would like to choose and buy it today.”