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.
Business inventories likely showed a small gain in January even though wholesalers cut their stockpiles during the month. Economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters expect total business inventories posted a slight rise of 0.2 percent in January following a 0.2... Business - Thomson Reuters - Small Business - Business and Economy - January
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.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Wholesale electric prices in New York fell dramatically in 2009, to their lowest level in at least a decade, thanks to lower fuel prices and a recession-fueled slump in power usage, grid operators reported today.
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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
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