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Japanese retail sector performance

Overview

Japanese retail sectors experienced varied performance in September 2026. While Komeri reported flat existing store sales due to declining customer numbers, the department store sector saw growth across several major companies.

Growth in the department store sector was attributed to strong domestic demand for autumn apparel and significant contributions from inbound tourism. Specifically, Takashimaya reported a 2.4% increase in domestic sales, marking 14 consecutive months of growth. Takashimaya’s results were bolstered by a 12.8% rise in tax-free sales, driven by increased spending on high-end goods, cosmetics, and sporting goods by international visitors.

Entities

Takashimaya · Komeri · Isetan Mitsukoshi · Daimaru Matsuzakaya · Hankyu Hanshin

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Takashimaya reports rise in domestic department store sales

    Takashimaya reported a 2.4% rise in domestic department store sales for September 2026, driven by autumn seasonal demand and a 12.5% increase in average spending by inbound tourists.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Japan retail trends: Komeri sales flat while department stores grow

    Japanese retail reports for September show flat sales at Komeri due to weather impacts, while major department stores saw growth driven by autumn fashion and strong inbound tourism.

Sources

fashionsnap.com · hegisoba.co.jp · ryutsuu.biz · senken.co.jp · stores.co.jp