News from 2018


Motion picture and sound recording industries Q1 net sales up 1.1%

The motion picture and sound recording industries' net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 1.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade industry Q1 net sales up 6.3%

The wholesale trade industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 6.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Miscellaneous manufacturing industry Q1 net sales up 2%

The miscellaneous manufacturing industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Telecommunications industry Q1 net sales up 2.8%

The telecommunications industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 2.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Communications equipment industry Q1 net sales down 11.4%

The communications equipment industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were down 11.4 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Manufacturing industry Q1 net sales up 5.7%

The manufacturing industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Management and technical consulting services industry Q1 net sales up 1.6%

The management and technical consulting services industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 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 1.3%

The electrical equipment, appliances and components industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were down 1.3 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Information industry Q1 net sales up 5.8%

The information industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Pharmaceuticals and medicines industry Q1 net sales up 2.2%

The pharmaceuticals and medicines industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 2.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Printing and related support activities industry Q1 net sales down 8.6%

The printing and related support activities industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were down 8.6 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Chemicals industry Q1 net sales up 1.9%

The chemicals industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 1.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and peripheral equipment industry Q1 net sales up 6%

The computer and peripheral equipment industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Apparel and leather products industry Q1 net sales up 0.9%

The apparel and leather products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 0.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Beverage and tobacco products industry Q1 net sales down 3.1%

The beverage and tobacco products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were down 3.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Clothing and general merchandise stores industry Q1 net sales up 3.9%

The clothing and general merchandise stores industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 3.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Fabricated metal products industry Q1 net sales up 5.1%

The fabricated metal products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Management and technical consulting services industry Q1 net sales up 1.6%

The management and technical consulting services industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 1.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonferrous metals industry Q1 net sales up 7.2%

The nonferrous metals industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 7.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Paper industry Q1 net sales up 4.6%

The paper industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 4.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.