Preliminary September sales figures were compiled for 9 major specialty retail chains in the Chubu region. Existing-store sales increased year on year at 7 companies, while sporting goods, hobby products and character goods performed well as retailers shifted to autumn merchandise.
Preliminary September sales figures were released for 9 major specialty retail chains in the Chubu region.
Of the 9 companies, existing-store sales exceeded the same month a year earlier at 7 companies.
As the shift to autumn merchandise progressed, sales of sporting goods, hobby products and character goods remained firm.