Wholesaler-distributor revenues were $4.316 trillion last year, up 9.2 percent from 2006, unadjusted for seasonal variations. Wholesale revenues for durable goods were up 5 percent, and nondurable goods sales were up 13 percent.

Here’s the breakdown in sales by sector for 2007:

Automotive……………………………….. 2%           
Furniture…………………………………… 8%           
Lumber………………………………….. -13%           
Apparel…………………………………… 5%
Prof. Equipment…………………………. …