TOKYO -- Duty-free sales at Japan's department stores dropped for the first time in 26 months in January, highlighting a decline in spending by Chinese buyers as the economy slows in China and the effect of a new e-commerce law in the country.
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Duty-free sales down 7.7% at Japan department stores in January
Chinese limits on online resales push revenue down for first time in 26 months
Chinese buyers have been key customers for Japan's retail sector because of their large purchases per visit.
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