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China Travel Curbs Hit Japan Duty-Free Sales in December

Japanese department store operators Takashimaya, J Front Retailing and H2O Retailing were among those hit by prolonged geopolitical tensions with China.
The sharp fall in the yen, combined with a number of premium brands not adjusting their prices to reflect the change, has created a rare opportunity to grab luxe goods at a discount.
Japanese department store operators Takashimaya, J Front Retailing and H2O Retailing were among those hit by prolonged geopolitical tensions with China. (Shutterstock)

Duty-free sales at Japan’s leading department store operators fell sharply in December, highlighting how prolonged geopolitical tensions with China are weighing on the retail sector.

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