Financial TimesEconomyJapanese retail sales underwhelm, rise 0.4%Financial TimesHow's the Japanese consumer feeling one year on from a 3 percentage point lift in the sales tax? The latest retail sales figures are disappointing, but they do suggest some recovery. On a monthly basis retail sales rose 0.4 per cent in April, which is just the ...Japan April retail sales rebound, ease pressure on BOJThe Star Onlineall 12 news articles »