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Major Japanese Department Stores Post Lower Sales in March

Major Japanese Department Stores Post Lower Sales in March

   Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)--Three major Japanese department store operators on Tuesday reported declines in same-store sales in March from a year before because of lower spending by foreign visitors and sluggish demand for spring clothing amid unstable weather.
   Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd posted a 1.6 pct sales fall, while Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co. saw its sales drop 1.2 pct. Takashimaya Co.'s sales slid 0.8 pct.

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