WASHINGTON - U.S. wholesale inventories fell modestly in January, while sales rose to their highest level since October 2008, suggesting that inventories would continue to support economic growth in the first quarter.
Wholesale inventories drop 0.2 pct in January while sales advance for 10th consecutive month Business - Marketing and Advertising - Salesmanship - Wholesale Trade - Consulting
Retailers are taking a relook at cash and carry (wholesale trading) ventures in the hope of tapping millions of kiranas (independent stores). The potential tie-ups with overseas firms – which are allowed to invest freely in the cash and carry business – are an additional temptation, say retailers and consultants tracking the sector.
Businesses likely increased inventories at the wholesale level by small amount in January Business - Wholesale Trade - United States - Inventory - Directories
Businesses likely increased inventories by a small amount in January, responding to a strong gain in their sales. Economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters expect inventories at the wholesale level rose by 0.2 percent in January with sales rising by a stronger... Thomson Reuters - Business - Shrubs - Plants - Home
Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) has launched a new online service, Hong Leong Online (Business), designed to innovate and strengthen its cash management services. "In today's fast-paced environment, HLB consistently tries to provide more innovative online banking solutions. "The introduction of the Hong Leong Online (Business), is one such way," said HLB's Chief Operating Officer of Wholesale Banking ...
WASHINGTON, March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. wholesale inventories fell 0.2 percent in January from December, while sales rose 1.3 percent, the U.S. Department of Commerce said Wednesday.
March 10 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rose for a second day as an unexpected drop in wholesale inventories and improvement in the corporate bond market spurred optimism the global economic recovery will strengthen.
In this March 3, 2010 photo, a Costco worker changes the price sign at Costco in Mountain View, Calif. Businesses trimmed inventories at the wholesale level again in January even though sales rose for a 10th consecutive month. The dip in inventories underscored that businesses remain cautious about restocking their depleted shelves. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
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