Wholesaler-distributor revenues were $2.08 trillion in the first half of 2007, up 7.7% from the first half of 2006, unadjusted for seasonal variations. Wholesale revenues for durable goods were up 5.2%, and nondurable goods sales were up 9.6%. Here’s the breakdown in sales changes by sector for the first half of 2007:

Durable………………………………………….. Change&nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ;
Automotive………………………………………….. 2.7%&nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ; &nbsp ;
Furniture…………………………………………… 11.7%&nbsp …