News from 2019


U.S. sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument and book stores estimate 3.5 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument and book stores in June 2019 saw a 3.5 percent decrease in sales compared to the same month the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Grocery and related products wholesalers report 1.4 percent increase in July sales

Sales by grocery and related products wholesalers in July were $56.3 billion, an increase of 1.4 percent from the revised June 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. hobby, toy and game stores estimate 9.2 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Hobby, toy and game stores in June 2019 saw a 9.2 percent decrease in sales compared to the same month the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. gift, novelty and souvenir stores estimate 6.1 percent sales decrease for June

Gift, novelty and souvenir stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 6.1 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. used merchandise stores estimate 3 percent sales decrease for June

Used merchandise stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 3 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

312 accommodation businesses in Indiana have between 10 and 19 employees in 2016

There were 312 accommodation businesses in Indiana that had between 10 and 19 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

U.S. jewelry stores estimate 9.7 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Jewelry stores in June 2019 saw a 9.7 percent decrease in sales compared to the same month the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

65 accommodation businesses in Arizona have between 50 and 99 employees in 2016

There were 65 accommodation businesses in Arizona that had between 50 and 99 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

U.S. shoe stores estimate 2.3 percent sales increase for June compared to last year

Shoe stores in June 2019 saw a 2.3 percent increase in sales compared to the same month the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. family clothing stores estimate 1.9 percent sales increase for June compared to last year

Family clothing stores in June 2019 saw a 1.9 percent increase in sales compared to the same month the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers report 0.3 percent increase in August inventories

Inventories held by motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers in August were valued at $72.8 billion, an increase of 0.3 percent from the revised July 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

26 accommodation businesses in Indiana have between 100 and 249 employees in 2016

There were 26 accommodation businesses in Indiana that had between 100 and 249 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

U.S. office supplies and stationery stores estimate 8.8 percent sales decrease for June

Office supplies and stationery stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 8.8 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

249 accommodation businesses in Indiana have between 20 and 49 employees in 2016

There were 249 accommodation businesses in Indiana that had between 20 and 49 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

295 accommodation businesses in Arizona have between 10 and 19 employees in 2016

There were 295 accommodation businesses in Arizona that had between 10 and 19 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

22 accommodation businesses in Arizona have between 250 and 499 employees in 2016

There were 22 accommodation businesses in Arizona that had between 250 and 499 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

U.S. family clothing stores estimate 1.9 percent sales increase for June compared to last year

Family clothing stores in June 2019 saw a 1.9 percent increase in sales compared to the same month the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. office supplies, stationery, and gift stores estimate 7 percent sales decrease for June

Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 7 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. office supplies and stationery stores estimate 8.8 percent sales decrease for June

Office supplies and stationery stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 8.8 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Rhode Island's miscellaneous tax revenues down 27.3 percent since Q1 2019

Rhode Island collected $16 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the first quarter of 2019, a 27.3 percent decrease over the previous quarter when $22 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.