JAPAN: Retailers Experience Strong Seafood Sales in August
The fisheries sector of supermarkets continues to perform well. According to the Japan Chain Stores Association statistics, monthly sales of marine products have been increasing at a pace higher than the same month of the previous year since February when the new coronavirus infection began to spread. The main factors are the increase in telework and the increase in demand for eating-at-home due to refraining from eating out. With the rise in cooking opportunities at home, the three fresh food categories (meat, seafood, and vegetables) continued to perform well...
To Read Full Story Login Below.