Japanese Supermarket Sales Fall In November

(RTTNews) - Japanese supermarket sales declined at a pace of 0.5% annually in November, the Japan Chain Stores Association said on Wednesday. This follows a 0.3% fall in October.

Before adjustment, sales recorded an annual decrease of 1.8%, smaller than the 2.5% decrease seen in the previous month.

Survey data released by the Economy Watchers on December 8 showed that Japanese current conditions strengthened in November after easing for three straight months. The survey suggested that the economy is picking up moderately, but it is now showing soft spots.