News from October 2019


U.S. gift, novelty and souvenir stores estimate 6.1 percent sales decrease for June

Gift, novelty and souvenir stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 6.1 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument and book stores estimate 3.5 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument and book stores in June 2019 saw a 3.5 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. used merchandise stores estimate 3 percent sales decrease for June

Used merchandise stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 3 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 9.2 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Hobby, toy and game stores in June 2019 saw a 9.2 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.

Two accommodation businesses in Connecticut have 500 or more employees in 2016

There were two accommodation businesses in Connecticut that had 500 or more employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

U.S. sporting goods stores estimate 2.7 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Sporting goods stores in June 2019 saw a 2.7 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.

3,098 administrative and support services businesses in Connecticut have between one and four employees in 2016

There were 3,098 administrative and support services businesses in Connecticut that had between one and four employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Rhode Island's miscellaneous tax revenues down 27.3 percent since Q1 2019

Rhode Island collected $16 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the first quarter of 2019, a 27.3 percent decrease over the previous quarter when $22 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

31 accommodation businesses in Connecticut have between 50 and 99 employees in 2016

There were 31 accommodation businesses in Connecticut that had between 50 and 99 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers report 0.3 percent increase in August inventories

Inventories held by motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers in August were valued at $72.8 billion, an increase of 0.3 percent from the revised July 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

28 accommodation businesses in Connecticut have between 100 and 249 employees in 2016

There were 28 accommodation businesses in Connecticut that had between 100 and 249 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers report 1.4 percent decrease in July sales

Sales by apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers in July were $12.9 billion, a decrease of 1.4 percent from the revised June 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Connecticut collected 86.1% more in miscellaneous taxes in 2018

Of the $19.1 billion in taxes collected by Connecticut in 2018, $510,000 came from miscellaneous taxes, a 86.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

One accommodation businesses in Connecticut have between 250 and 499 employees in 2016

There were one accommodation businesses in Connecticut that had between 250 and 499 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

U.S. office supplies, stationery, and gift stores estimate 7 percent sales decrease for June

Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 7 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. office supplies and stationery stores estimate 8.8 percent sales decrease for June

Office supplies and stationery stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 8.8 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

108 accommodation businesses in Connecticut have between 20 and 49 employees in 2016

There were 108 accommodation businesses in Connecticut that had between 20 and 49 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

78 accommodation businesses in Connecticut have between 10 and 19 employees in 2016

There were 78 accommodation businesses in Connecticut that had between 10 and 19 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

U.S. jewelry stores estimate 9.7 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Jewelry stores in June 2019 saw a 9.7 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. family clothing stores estimate 1.9 percent sales increase for June compared to last year

Family clothing stores in June 2019 saw a 1.9 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.