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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. sporting goods stores estimate 9 percent sales increase for June

Sporting goods stores in June 2019 saw sales increase 9 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. hobby, toy and game stores estimate 5.4 percent sales decrease for June

Hobby, toy and game stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 5.4 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Idaho collected 10.6% more in individual income taxes in 2018

Of the $4.8 billion in taxes collected by Idaho in 2018, $1.8 billion came from individual income taxes, a 10.6 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Ohio's miscellaneous tax revenues up 11.8 percent since Q1 2019

Ohio collected $19 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the first quarter of 2019, a 11.8 percent increase over the previous quarter when $17 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Oklahoma's miscellaneous tax revenues down 9.5 percent since Q1 2019

Oklahoma collected $323 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the first quarter of 2019, a 9.5 percent decrease over the previous quarter when $357 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

U.S. supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience) stores estimate 3 percent sales increase for June compared to last year

Supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience) stores in June 2019 saw a 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.

U.S. health and personal care stores estimate 3.4 percent sales increase for June compared to last year

Health and personal care stores in June 2019 saw a 3.4 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.

U.S. general merchandise stores estimate 3.6 percent sales decrease for June

General merchandise stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 3.6 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. beer, wine and liquor stores estimate 0.2 percent sales increase for June compared to last year

Beer, wine and liquor stores in June 2019 saw a 0.2 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.

Idaho collected 11.2% more in corporate net income taxes in 2018

Of the $4.8 billion in taxes collected by Idaho in 2018, $240.8 million came from corporations net income taxes, a 11.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Miscellaneous durable goods wholesalers report 5.7 percent decrease in July sales

Sales by miscellaneous durable goods wholesalers in July were $18.2 billion, a decrease of 5.7 percent from the revised June 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. book stores estimate 11.9 percent sales decrease for June

Book stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 11.9 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. building material, garden equipment and supplies dealers estimate 5.3 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Building material, garden equipment and supplies dealers in June 2019 saw a 5.3 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. paint and wallpaper stores estimate 3.3 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Paint and wallpaper stores in June 2019 saw a 3.3 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. building material and supplies dealers estimate 5 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Building material and supplies dealers in June 2019 saw a 5 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. jewelry stores estimate 22.8 percent sales decrease for June

Jewelry stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 22.8 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Miscellaneous nondurable goods wholesalers report 1.8 percent decrease in July inventories

Inventories held by miscellaneous nondurable goods wholesalers in July were valued at $33.9 billion, a decrease of 1.8 percent from the revised June 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument and book stores estimate 2.1 percent sales increase for June

Sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument and book stores in June 2019 saw sales increase 2.1 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Idaho collected 22.5% more in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2018

Of the $4.8 billion in taxes collected by Idaho in 2018, $4.5 million came from miscellaneous license taxes, a 22.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).