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Productivity Rose 7.3% in Q2

Productivity Rose 7.3% in Q2

Washington, DC, August 14, 2020-Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 7.3% in Q2 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output decreased 38.9% and hours worked decreased 43.0%.

Retail Sales Rose 1.2% in July

Retail Sales Rose 1.2% in July

Washington, DC, August 14, 2020—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for July 2020 were $536.0 billion, an increase of 1.2% from the previous month, and 2.7% above July 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Distributive Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Rose 8.4% in June

Distributive Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Rose 8.4% in June

Washington, DC, August 14, 2020-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for June was estimated at $1,394.0 billion, up 8.4% from May 2020 but was down 4.3% from June 2019, according to the Commerce Department.

NAFCD Reports Findings of Q2 Sales Trend Survey

NAFCD Reports Findings of Q2 Sales Trend Survey

Chicago, IL, August 14, 2020—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) recently released the results of its NAFCD Quarterly Sales Trend Survey for the second quarter of 2020.