News from July 2018


Clothing and general merchandise stores industry Q2 net sales up 4.5%

The clothing and general merchandise stores industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 4.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Retail trade industry Q2 net sales up 6.3%

The retail trade industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 6.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Electrical equipment, appliances and components industry Q2 net sales did not change much

The electrical equipment, appliances and components industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 was unchanged over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food industry Q2 net sales down 3.6%

The food industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were down 3.6 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Telecommunications industry Q2 net sales up 5.5%

The telecommunications industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 5.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Manufacturing industry Q2 net sales up 7.8%

The manufacturing industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 7.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Apparel and leather products industry Q2 net sales up 2.5%

The apparel and leather products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 2.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonferrous metals industry Q2 net sales up 6.5%

The nonferrous metals industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 6.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Manufacturing industry Q2 net sales up 7.8%

The manufacturing industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 7.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Beverage and tobacco products industry Q2 net sales down 2.1%

The beverage and tobacco products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were down 2.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Furniture and related products industry Q2 net sales up 1.9%

The furniture and related products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 1.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Plastics and rubber products industry Q2 net sales up 4.2%

The plastics and rubber products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 4.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade industry Q2 net sales up 5.5%

The wholesale trade industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 5.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motor vehicles and parts industry Q2 net sales up 3.8%

The motor vehicles and parts industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 3.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Communications equipment industry Q2 net sales down 12.1%

The communications equipment industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were down 12.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Broadcasting, except internet industry Q2 net sales up 7.6%

The broadcasting, except internet industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 7.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Durable manufacturing industry Q2 net sales up 7%

The durable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Electrical equipment, appliances and components industry Q2 net sales did not change much

The electrical equipment, appliances and components industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 was unchanged over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Textile mills and textile product mills industry Q2 net sales up 14.1%

The textile mills and textile product mills industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 14.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Aerospace products and parts industry Q2 net sales up 6.7%

The aerospace products and parts industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 6.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.