Japan’s retail sales extend gains but Covid-19 challenges persist

August 30, 2021 11:08 AM

TOKYO (REUTERS) – Japan’s retail sales rose for a fifth straight month in July, beating expectations as the consumer sector continued its recovery, although a coronavirus resurgence has cast doubts over the spending outlook.

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