Free NewsletterMarch Supermarket Sales Jump 9.4%April 25, 2014 According to the stats announced April 21 by the Japan Chain Stores Association, on a like-for-like basis turnover jumped 9.4 percent for the month of March. The growth was attributable to last minute rush demand prior to an increase in the consumption tax. Foodstuff marked a 5.7 percent rise, totaling JPY 122 billion (€861 million/$1.19 billion).
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