News from 2019


U.S. clothing stores estimate 2.4 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Clothing stores in June 2019 saw a 2.4 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.

31 accommodation and food services businesses in Arizona have between 250 and 499 employees in 2016

There were 31 accommodation and food services 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. pharmacies and drug stores estimate 3.3 percent sales increase for June compared to last year

Pharmacies and drug stores in June 2019 saw a 3.3 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.

1,056 accommodation and food services businesses in Indiana have between 50 and 99 employees in 2016

There were 1,056 accommodation and food services businesses in Indiana that had between 50 and 99 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

2,091 accommodation and food services businesses in Indiana have between five and nine employees in 2016

There were 2,091 accommodation and food services businesses in Indiana that had between five and nine employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Arizona collected 3.7% more in documentary and stock transfer taxes in 2018

Of the $16.3 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2018, $18.3 million came from documentary and stock transfer taxes, a 3.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

3,349 accommodation and food services businesses in Indiana have between one and four employees in 2016

There were 3,349 accommodation and food services businesses in Indiana that had between one and four employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

U.S. clothing and clothing access stores estimate 2.4 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Clothing and clothing access stores in June 2019 saw a 2.4 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.

2,967 accommodation and food services businesses in Arizona have between one and four employees in 2016

There were 2,967 accommodation and food services businesses in Arizona that had between one and four employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

U.S. gasoline stations estimate 2.2 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Gasoline stations in June 2019 saw a 2.2 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.

3,598 accommodation and food services businesses in Indiana have between 20 and 49 employees in 2016

There were 3,598 accommodation and food services 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.

3,092 accommodation and food services businesses in Indiana have between 10 and 19 employees in 2016

There were 3,092 accommodation and food services 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.

Paper and paper products wholesalers report 0.2 percent increase in July sales

Sales by paper and paper products wholesalers in July were $7.7 billion, an increase of 0.2 percent from the revised June 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. gasoline stations estimate 2.2 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Gasoline stations in June 2019 saw a 2.2 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. discount department stores estimate 5.2 percent sales decrease for June

Discount department stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 5.2 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Indiana collected 74% less in death and gift taxes in 2018

Of the $19.4 billion in taxes collected by Indiana in 2018, $409,000 came from death and gift taxes, a 74 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

2,820 accommodation and food services businesses in Arizona have between 10 and 19 employees in 2016

There were 2,820 accommodation and food services 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.

Oregon's miscellaneous tax revenues down 44.8 percent since Q1 2019

Oregon collected $32 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the first quarter of 2019, a 44.8 percent decrease over the previous quarter when $58 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Oregon's miscellaneous tax revenues down 44.8 percent since Q1 2019

Oregon collected $32 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the first quarter of 2019, a 44.8 percent decrease over the previous quarter when $58 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.