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Trade Sales & Manufacturers' Shipments Up 4.3% YOY in June

Trade Sales & Manufacturers' Shipments Up 4.3% YOY in June

Washington, DC, August 15, 2017—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for June was estimated at $1,356.8 billion, up 0.3% from May 2017 and was up 4.3% from June 2016, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.

Import Prices Ticked Up 0.1% in July

Import Prices Ticked Up 0.1% in July

Washington, DC, August 15, 2017—Prices for U.S. imports edged up 0.1% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported, led by higher fuel prices, which more than offset lower prices for nonfuel imports.

Carlisle Announces New Hires

Carlisle Announces New Hires

Stoddard, NH, August 15, 2017—On the heels of launching its new soft surface division, Carlisle recently expanded its team, bringing in a group of new hires with vast industry and luxury brand experience.

Consumer Prices Ticked Up 0.1% in July

Consumer Prices Ticked Up 0.1% in July

Washington, DC, August 11, 2017—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.1% in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.