News from April 2017


Clothing and general merchandise stores industry Q1 net sales up 1.5%

The clothing and general merchandise stores industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 1.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Chemicals industry Q1 net sales up 3.8%

The chemicals industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 3.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Scientific research and development services industry Q1 net sales up 27.2%

The scientific research and development services industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 27.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Fabricated metal products industry Q1 net sales up 1.6%

The fabricated metal products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 1.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Electrical equipment, appliances and components industry Q1 net sales down 4.1%

The electrical equipment, appliances and components industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were down 4.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Petroleum and coal products industry Q1 net sales up 38.1%

The petroleum and coal products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 38.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Scientific research and development services industry Q1 net sales up 27.2%

The scientific research and development services industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 27.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Transportation equipment industry Q1 net sales up 1.3%

The transportation equipment industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 1.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nondurable manufacturing industry Q1 net sales up 10.6%

The nondurable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 10.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mining industry Q1 net sales up 33.1%

The mining industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 33.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motor vehicles and parts industry Q1 net sales up 1.4%

The motor vehicles and parts industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 1.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Chemicals industry Q1 net sales up 3.8%

The chemicals industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 3.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Printing and related support activities industry Q1 net sales up 1.1%

The printing and related support activities industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 1.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade, durable goods industry Q1 net sales up 6%

The wholesale trade, durable goods industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Professional and technical services, except legal services industry Q1 net sales up 7.1%

The professional and technical services, except legal services industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 7.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade industry Q1 net sales up 9.6%

The wholesale trade industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 9.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Beverage and tobacco products industry Q1 net sales up 0.4%

The beverage and tobacco products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 0.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Telecommunications industry Q1 net sales up 0.1%

The telecommunications industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 0.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonmetallic mineral products industry Q1 net sales up 3.1%

The nonmetallic mineral products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 3.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade, durable goods industry Q1 net sales up 6%

The wholesale trade, durable goods industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2017 were up 6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.