News from January 2018


Information industry Q4 net sales up 5.1%

The information industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 5.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and peripheral equipment industry Q4 net sales up 3.3%

The computer and peripheral equipment industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 3.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food industry Q4 net sales up 1.8%

The food industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 1.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Apparel and leather products industry Q4 net sales down 0.3%

The apparel and leather products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were down 0.3 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Electrical equipment, appliances and components industry Q4 net sales down 0.3%

The electrical equipment, appliances and components industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were down 0.3 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Management and technical consulting services industry Q4 net sales down 6.7%

The management and technical consulting services industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were down 6.7 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nondurable manufacturing industry Q4 net sales up 8.1%

The nondurable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 8.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Plastics and rubber products industry Q4 net sales up 1.7%

The plastics and rubber products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 1.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade, durable goods industry Q4 net sales up 10%

The wholesale trade, durable goods industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 10 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Machinery industry Q4 net sales up 12%

The machinery industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 12 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Scientific research and development services industry Q4 net sales up 18.3%

The scientific research and development services industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 18.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Printing and related support activities industry Q4 net sales down 8.1%

The printing and related support activities industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were down 8.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food industry Q4 net sales up 1.8%

The food industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 1.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Miscellaneous manufacturing industry Q4 net sales up 5.5%

The miscellaneous manufacturing industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 5.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Retail trade industry Q4 net sales up 4.5%

The retail trade industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 4.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Primary metals industry Q4 net sales up 2.7%

The primary metals industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 2.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Electrical equipment, appliances and components industry Q4 net sales down 0.3%

The electrical equipment, appliances and components industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were down 0.3 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Durable manufacturing industry Q4 net sales up 4.7%

The durable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 4.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Broadcasting, except internet industry Q4 net sales up 2%

The broadcasting, except internet industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonferrous metals industry Q4 net sales down 12%

The nonferrous metals industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were down 12 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.