News published on Business Daily in August 2020

The nonferrous metals industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2020 were down 1.2 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonferrous metals industry Q1 net sales down 1.2%

The nonferrous metals industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2020 were down 1.2 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food industry reports $153.4 billion in Q1 net sales

The food industry had $153.4 billion in net sales in the 1st quarter of 2020.

Inventories in ships and boats industry climb 7.6 percent in March

Inventories for businesses in the ships and boats industry increase $299 million, or 7.6 percent, to $4.2 billion in March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

“Predatory pricing” harming competitiveness in ERCOT

By Staff reports | Aug 7, 2020

Consumers would benefit from ending subsidies for all generators

Inventories in defense aircraft and parts industry fall 0.2 percent in March

Inventories for businesses in the defense aircraft and parts industry decrease $22 million, or 0.2 percent, to $12.2 billion in March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inventories in ships and boats industry climb 7.6 percent in March

Inventories for businesses in the ships and boats industry increase $299 million, or 7.6 percent, to $4.2 billion in March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. automotive parts, accessories and tire stores report $6.9 billion in sales for April

The estimated sales for automotive parts, accessories and tire stores for April 2020 was $6.9 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Household appliances and electrical and electronic goods wholesalers report $53.1 billion in April inventories

Inventories held by household appliances and electrical and electronic goods wholesalers in April 2020 were valued at $53.1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food industry reports $153.4 billion in Q1 net sales

The food industry had $153.4 billion in net sales in the 1st quarter of 2020.

U.S. beer, wine and liquor stores report $5.2 billion in sales for April

The estimated sales for beer, wine and liquor stores for April 2020 was $5.2 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. beer, wine and liquor stores report $5.2 billion in sales for April

The estimated sales for beer, wine and liquor stores for April 2020 was $5.2 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. automobile and other motor vehicle dealers report $63 billion in sales for April

The estimated sales for automobile and other motor vehicle dealers for April 2020 was $63 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Iron, steel and ferroalloys industry Q1 net sales down 7.2%

By Arizona Business Daily | Aug 6, 2020

The iron, steel and ferroalloys industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2020 were down 7.2 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Furniture and home furnishings wholesalers report 0.1 percent increase in April sales

By Arizona Business Daily | Aug 6, 2020

Sales by furniture and home furnishings wholesalers in April were $5.5 billion, an increase of 0.1 percent from the revised March 2020 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. automobile dealers report $56.4 billion in sales for April

The estimated sales for automobile dealers for April 2020 was $56.4 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Management and technical consulting services industry Q4 net sales up 7.8%

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 6, 2020

The management and technical consulting services industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2019 were up 7.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Iron, steel and ferroalloys industry Q1 net sales down 7.2%

The iron, steel and ferroalloys industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2020 were down 7.2 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Hardware and plumbing and heating equipment and supplies wholesalers report $27.4 billion in April inventories

Inventories held by hardware and plumbing and heating equipment and supplies wholesalers in April 2020 were valued at $27.4 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Furniture and home furnishings wholesalers report 0.1 percent increase in April sales