Dane gospodarcze · 6.01.1998

Annual Retail Trade Survey

In accordance with Title 13, United States Code, Sections 182, 224, and 225, I have determined that the Census Bureau needs to collect data covering annual sales, purchases, year-end inventories, and accounts receivables to provide a sound statistical basis for the formation of policy by various Government agencies. These data also apply to a variety of public and business needs. This annual survey is a continuation of similar retail trade surveys conducted each year since 1951 (except 1954). It provides on a comparable classification basis annual sales, purchases, and accounts receivables for 1997 and year-end inventories for 1996 and 1997. These data are not available publicly on a timely basis from nongovernmental or other governmental sources.