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July 1997, Vol. 120, No. 7
Productivity trends in two retail trade industries, 1987-95
Mark W. Dumas
Economist, Division of Industry
Productivity Studies, Office of Productivity and Technology,
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently added miscellaneous
general merchandise storeswhich includes warehouse clubs
and catalog and mail-order housesto its productivity
measurement program. During 198795, productivity, as
measured by output per hour, increased 6.5 percent per year in
miscellaneous general merchandise stores, and 2.7 percent per
year in catalog and mail-order houses. Output also increased in
both industries, rising 6.0 percent per year and 8.6 percent per
year, respectively. Total employment in miscellaneous general
merchandise stores fell at an average annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Total employment in catalog and mail-order houses increased 5.2
percent per year.
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