Sales of apparel in Japanese chain stores drop in Nov

Womenswear sales dropped 12.5 per cent to 23,579 million yen ($216.05 million) in November. Sales were positive for items such as formal wear and suits, but negative for jackets, coats and knitwear.

Likewise menswear sales was down by13.4 per cent to 17,974 million yen ($164.70 million) and other types of garments and accessories by 11.0 per cent to 43,652 million yen ($399.98 million). Sales of sweatwear and casual pants were positive, while those of down jackets and coats were negative. (PC)

ALCHEMPro News Desk – India