TOKYO, Jan 26 (News On Japan) –
Japan’s division retailer gross sales fell for the primary time in 5 years in 2025, as spending by overseas guests shifted towards lower-priced items and pushed down common buy quantities.
The Japan Department Stores Association stated on January twenty third that complete gross sales at department shops nationwide got here to five.6754 trillion yen in 2025, down 1.5% from the earlier yr, marking the primary decline in 5 years.
Tax-free gross sales to inbound vacationers dropped 12.7% from a yr earlier to 566.7 billion yen, contributing to the general decline. The affiliation stated demand amongst overseas customers has moved towards cheaper consumable objects, which lowered spending per buyer.
Source: テレ東BIZ