Japan Beer, Quasi-Beer Sales Down 11 Pct in Aug.

Japan Beer, Quasi-Beer Sales Down 11 Pct in Aug.
Tokyo, Sept. 10 (Jiji Press)--Beer and quasi-beer sales at four major Japanese brewers in August fell an estimated 11 pct from a year earlier in volume, down for the fifth consecutive month, their latest data show. Beer demand stagnated at restaurants as consumers tended to refrain from going out due to the severe summer heat. In addition, retail stores had sluggish sales because more consum...