News from February 2020


U.S. administrative and support and waste management and remediation services report $254.1 billion in revenue for Q2 2019

Revenue for administrative and support and waste management and remediation services across the U.S. was $254.1 billion for the 2nd quarter of 2019.

Furniture and home furnishings wholesalers report 3.5 percent decrease in November sales

Sales by furniture and home furnishings wholesalers in November were $7.6 billion, a decrease of 3.5 percent from the revised October 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

One used auto parts recycler employee license set to expire during Q4 of 2019 in Austin

One used auto parts recycler employee license held by an individual from Austin is set to expire during the fourth quarter of 2019, according to data from the DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit.

Grocery and related products wholesalers report 4.5 percent increase in year-over-year November sales

Sales by grocery and related products wholesalers in November 2019 were $56.6 billion, an increase of 4.5 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. administrative and support and waste management and remediation services report 1.2% change in revenue from Q3 2019 to Q3 2018

Revenue for administrative and support and waste management and remediation services across the U.S. was $255.9 billion for the 3rd quarter of 2019, a 1.2 percent increase over the same quarter in 2018.

Paper and paper products wholesalers report 3.1 percent increase in year-over-year September inventories

Inventories held by paper and paper products wholesalers in September were valued at $9.5 billion, an increase of 3.1 percent over the same period a year earlier.

Farm product raw materials wholesalers report 13 percent increase in year-over-year November sales

Sales by farm product raw materials wholesalers in November 2019 were $16.9 billion, an increase of 13 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.


TRS director defends Indeed Tower lease as Legislature schedules hearing

The Texas legislature will hold hearings in March to discuss the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas' plan to move its Investment Management Division (IMD) to the Indeed Tower high-rise in Austin where the rent is $326,000 a month.

Paper and paper products wholesalers report $7.5 billion in September sales

Sales by paper and paper products wholesalers in September 2019 were $7.5 billion.

Paper and paper products wholesalers report $7.5 billion in September sales

Sales by paper and paper products wholesalers in September 2019 were $7.5 billion.

Furniture and home furnishings wholesalers report 3.5 percent decrease in November sales

Sales by furniture and home furnishings wholesalers in November were $7.6 billion, a decrease of 3.5 percent from the revised October 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. administrative and support and waste management and remediation services report $254.1 billion in revenue for Q2 2019

Revenue for administrative and support and waste management and remediation services across the U.S. was $254.1 billion for the 2nd quarter of 2019.

Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers report 10.6 percent increase in year-over-year September inventories

Inventories held by motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers in September were valued at $71.6 billion, an increase of 10.6 percent over the same period a year earlier.

Apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers report 7.8 percent increase in year-over-year November sales

Sales by apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers in November 2019 were $12.1 billion, an increase of 7.8 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers report $39.7 billion in September sales

Sales by motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers in September 2019 were $39.7 billion.

Apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers report 7.8 percent increase in year-over-year November sales

Sales by apparel, piece goods and notions wholesalers in November 2019 were $12.1 billion, an increase of 7.8 percent from the same period a year earlier, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers report 1.7 percent increase in November sales

Sales by motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies wholesalers in November were $40.7 billion, an increase of 1.7 percent from the revised October 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services report $45.1 billion in revenue for Q2 2019

Revenue for accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services across the U.S. was $45.1 billion for the 2nd quarter of 2019.

One cosmetology beauty salon license set to expire during Q4 of 2019 in Decatur

One cosmetology beauty salon license held by an organization from Decatur is set to expire during the fourth quarter of 2019, according to data from the DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit.