Japan's Retail Sale

Japan's retail sales extend fall in May as Covid-19 hurts consumer spending

The sustained downturn in demand raises risks that the world's third-largest economy could remain mired in recession longer than expected and a revival may be more sluggish

Updated On: 29 Jun 2020 | 12:07 PM IST

Retail sales surge indicates strong consumer spending in Japan

The 2.2 % annual increase in retail sales in September was less than the median estimate for a 2.5 % annual increase

Updated On: 01 Nov 2017 | 8:49 AM IST