News from October 2019


U.S. shoe stores estimate 2.3 percent sales increase for June compared to last year

Shoe stores in June 2019 saw a 2.3 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.

2nd-quarter state tax collections in Connecticut reach $5.6 billion, Census Bureau reports

State tax revenues in Connecticut amount to $5.6 billion in the second quarter of 2019, the 19th highest tally among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

2017-18 teacher pay in Connecticut averaged $74,517

Teachers’ salaries in Connecticut averaged $74,517 for the 2017-2018 school year, the fifth highest rank among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to data analyzed by the National Education Association (NEA).

U.S. department stores, excluding discount department stores estimate 10 percent sales decrease for June

Department stores, excluding discount department stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 10 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Four accommodation and food services businesses in Connecticut have 500 or more employees in 2016

There were four accommodation and food services 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.

Connecticut collected 4.5% less in documentary and stock transfer taxes in 2018

Of the $19.1 billion in taxes collected by Connecticut in 2018, $169.7 million came from documentary and stock transfer taxes, a 4.5 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

U.S. warehouse clubs and superstores estimate 2.4 percent sales decrease for June

Warehouse clubs and superstores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 2.4 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Drugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers report 0.8 percent increase in July sales

Sales by drugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers in July were $60.6 billion, an increase of 0.8 percent from the revised June 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

42 accommodation businesses in Connecticut have between five and nine employees in 2016

There were 42 accommodation businesses in Connecticut that had between five and nine employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Pennsylvania's miscellaneous tax revenues down 9.6 percent since Q1 2019

Pennsylvania collected $369 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the first quarter of 2019, a 9.6 percent decrease over the previous quarter when $408 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

U.S. clothing stores estimate 2.4 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Clothing stores in June 2019 saw a 2.4 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.

176 accommodation businesses in Connecticut have between one and four employees in 2016

There were 176 accommodation 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.

Two accommodation and food services businesses in Connecticut have between 250 and 499 employees in 2016

There were two accommodation and food services 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. men's clothing stores estimate 6 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Men's clothing stores in June 2019 saw a 6 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. women's clothing stores estimate 0.8 percent sales decrease for June compared to last year

Women's clothing stores in June 2019 saw a 0.8 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.

84 accommodation and food services businesses in Connecticut have between 100 and 249 employees in 2016

There were 84 accommodation and food services 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.

1,706 accommodation and food services businesses in Connecticut have between 20 and 49 employees in 2016

There were 1,706 accommodation and food services 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.

388 accommodation and food services businesses in Connecticut have between 50 and 99 employees in 2016

There were 388 accommodation and food services 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.

1,670 accommodation and food services businesses in Connecticut have between five and nine employees in 2016

There were 1,670 accommodation and food services businesses in Connecticut that had between five and nine employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Paper and paper products wholesalers report 0.2 percent increase in July sales

Sales by paper and paper products wholesalers in July were $7.7 billion, an increase of 0.2 percent from the revised June 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.