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Japan Supermarket Sales Decline In May

Japan's supermarket sales declined in May from previous year, a report from the Chain Store Association showed Wednesday.

Supermarket sales, after store adjustment, declined 1.8 percent year-on-year in May, reversing a 0.6 percent rise in April. Before adjustment, sales decreased 1.9 percent in May.

On a monthly basis, supermarket sales increased 1.6 percent, data showed.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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