It also recently acquired a West German importer of retail goods.
It measures the change in the cost of a basket of retail goods and services.
The business sells a range of general retail goods.
That brings us close to a Wall Street model for retail goods.
The Japanese Government has not previously acknowledged that prices for retail goods are higher than in other countries.
Given the relatively low cost of living in Kunming, city residents are increasingly spending on retail goods and services.
Using such campaigns Target has been able to establish itself as a leading competitor in high retail goods for a discounted price.
But that does not explain the weakening of sales of vehicles, homes and other retail goods in recent months.
Target markets are fashion and luxury, retail and consumer goods.
This will make comparison of retail goods in shops easier and consequently, increase competition.