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2026.06.2823:50:00UTC+00Japan’s Large-Scale Retail Sales Accelerate to 5.0% YoY in May 2026

Japan’s large-scale retail sales growth strengthened notably in May 2026, rising 5.0% year-on-year, according to data updated on 28 June 2026. This marks a sharp acceleration from April 2026, when sales increased by 2.0% compared with the same month a year earlier.

The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, with the current reading reflecting the change in May 2026 versus May 2025, while the previous reading captures the change in April 2026 relative to April 2025. The jump from 2.0% to 5.0% suggests a solid improvement in consumer spending at large retailers, highlighting a stronger momentum in Japan’s retail sector as the second quarter of 2026 progresses.

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