News from October 2019


Drugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers report 0.8 percent increase in July sales

Sales by drugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers in July were $60.6 billion, an increase of 0.8 percent from the revised June 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. department stores, excluding discount department stores estimate 10 percent sales decrease for June

Department stores, excluding discount department stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 10 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. warehouse clubs and superstores estimate 2.4 percent sales decrease for June

Warehouse clubs and superstores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 2.4 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

296 accommodation and food services businesses in Hawaii have between 50 and 99 employees in 2016

There were 296 accommodation and food services businesses in Hawaii 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. women's clothing stores estimate 0.8 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Women's clothing stores in June 2019 saw a 0.8 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. 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.

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. 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.

1,063 accommodation and food services businesses in Hawaii have between one and four employees in 2016

There were 1,063 accommodation and food services businesses in Hawaii 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.

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.

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.

684 accommodation and food services businesses in Hawaii have between five and nine employees in 2016

There were 684 accommodation and food services businesses in Hawaii that had between five and nine employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

801 accommodation and food services businesses in Hawaii have between 20 and 49 employees in 2016

There were 801 accommodation and food services businesses in Hawaii that had between 20 and 49 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

787 accommodation and food services businesses in Hawaii have between 10 and 19 employees in 2016

There were 787 accommodation and food services businesses in Hawaii 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.

U.S. department stores estimate 6.7 percent sales decrease for June

Department stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 6.7 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Machinery, equipment and supplies wholesalers report 1.3 percent decrease in July sales

Sales by machinery, equipment and supplies wholesalers in July were $39.8 billion, a decrease of 1.3 percent from the revised June 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. hardware stores estimate 0.4 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Hardware stores in June 2019 saw a 0.4 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.

U.S. food and beverage stores estimate 2.5 percent sales increase for June compared to last year

Food and beverage stores in June 2019 saw a 2.5 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.