Library Databases

Published: January 25, 2023
Updated: February 15, 2023

Library Databases

The Expensive World Of Business Information

Believe it or not, you cannot find everything on Google! Have you ever done an online search and found the perfect industry report only to find that it costs over $5,000? Did you know that libraries pay for many expensive databases that could be helpful in your secondary market research? 

Search engines like Google can only provide direct access to freely available information. Most of the web, including business information, lives in databases behind expensive paywalls. This paywall-protected section of the Internet is known as the deep web. Fortunately, some libraries pay to subscribe to databases so they can provide free access to their patrons — and many business databases can contain useful information such as articles, market research, and company reports.

There are several strategies you can use to access relevant business information on the deep web. First, we urge you to look up what business resources your local public or academic library can provide access to. Each database has its own arrangement, with unique interfaces and search features. It helps to know the structure and search terms of the specific database you are working with in order to retrieve effective results. 

Also, it is important to know that library databases are restricted by specific usage agreements. It can help to consult with a librarian if you have trouble navigating a specific database. They may also be able to help you find comparable information elsewhere. Libraries with robust business collections might have useful e-books, directories and trade journals. As you conduct your secondary market research you will likely need to consult both free and deep web resources.

For more information about how and why to use business databases, check out our video tutorial, Module Four: Conducting Your Industry Research.


 

UBC Library Business Databases

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you may have access to business databases through the David Lam Management Research Library and Canaccord Learning Commons through the links below.

Full Listing By Title or Full Listing By Subject

There are two different ways to identify databases: Use "by title" if you already know the name; otherwise you can search the list "by subject" to find starting places for undertaking market research, finding articles or researching companies. To learn more about how you can access library resources if you are a community user or temporary visitor, check out the UBC Library Community Users & Visitors Guide. Community users and temporary visitors may have additional access restrictions to specific databases because of license agreements.

 

Provincial Library Database Partners

How to access: Check out the database list and note the License Participants to find out which institutions have access. Otherwise, contact your local post-secondary library to see what they offer.

BC Electronic Library Network (ELN) Research Databases

ELN licenses databases with partner academic libraries. These include LexisNexis, Canadian Newsstream, Hoovers, CBCA Business, ABI/INFORM Complete and others that may be of interest to business researchers.

 

ABI/INFORM Collection

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

Created by ProQuest this database contains full-text articles from over 1,000 business magazines and journals that track business conditions, trends, management techniques, corporate strategies, and industry-specific topics.

  • Bisceglia, M., & Padilla, J. (2023). On sellers' cooperation in hybrid marketplaces. Journal of Economics & Management Strategy, 32(1), 207-222. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/jems.12498
  • Canada B2C ecommerce market report 2022: Market is expected to grow by 18.32% to reach $76.7 billion in 2022 - forecasts to 2026. (2022, Sep 28). NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Global B2C ecommerce market report 2022-2026: Increased digital dependency and the convenience of online platforms for buying. (2022, Oct 17). NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Hemmadi, M. (2022). Digital-commerce ecosystem has grown out but not up, investor’s analysis shows. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Demand for global E-commerce packaging market size to surpass USD 62.24 billion by 2026, exhibit a CAGR of 15.4% | E-commerce packaging industry trends, share, value, analysis & forecast report by facts & factors: With the introduction of the e-commerce market coupled with the growing number of populations with fast and reliable internet has given rise to uncapped market potential in e-commerce packaging. the key players are covered in the report with their sales, revenues and strategies are international paper company, DS smith PLC, mondi packaging, sealed air, spartan paperboard, and the box co-op, among others. (2022, Oct 05). NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Costco wholesale corporation announces quarterly cash dividend. (2022, Jul 13). NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Young, V. M. (2019). Wholesalers reveal strategies on tackling tariffs and shifting supply chains. Sourcing Journal (Online). Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Lucas, C. S., Cezarino, L. O., Lara, B. L., & Venkatesh, V. G. (2022). Wholesaler echelon and industry 4.0 in circular supply chains – a systematic review. Modern Supply Chain Research and Applications, 4(2), 141-158. doi:https://doi.org/10.1108/MSCRA-10-2021-0019
  • Pacific life recognizes wholesalers for contributions to the industry. (2022, Jul 15). Business Wire. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Muller, D. (2021). Findlay's auction centralizes wholesaling: Group leverages its size and brands to boost car swaps among stores. Automotive News, 95(7000), 38. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Feitelberg, R. (2020). L.L. bean CEO talks wholesaling in U.S. for first time: Women's wear daily. Wwd, , 2. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.

 

Mergent Online

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

Provides access to US and international public company data. This database also contains data on companies that were acquired, went bankrupt, liquidated or merged out of existence from 1995 forward. Users can compare companies and export data into programs like Excel.

 

BCC Research Centre

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource. Otherwise, contact your local library to see if they provide access.

Publishes 250 reports annually that are complete with market intelligence, five-year forecasts, statistical and analytical data, key players, market share, industry structure and dynamics, and technological shifts and trends.

  • BCC Research. (2022 September). Ecommerce & Other Non-Store Retailers Market Global Briefing 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact (Report Code: MKB028I). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research Centre.
  • BCC Research. (2022 May). Ecommerce & Other Non-Store Retailers Market Global Briefing 2022 (Report Code: MKB028H). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research Centre.
  • BCC Research. (2022, May). Wholesale Market Global Briefing 2022 (Report code MKB032H). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research Centre.
  • BCC Research. (2022, May). Retail And Wholesale Market Global Briefing 2022 (Report code MKB029H). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research Centre.
  • BCC Research. (2022, May). Non-Durable Goods Wholesalers Market Global Briefing 2022 (Report code MKB504B). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research Centre.

 

Business Source Ultimate

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource. Otherwise, contact your local library to see if they provide access.

Includes financial data, books, videos, company profiles, SWOT analyses, industry profiles, country reports, market research reports and case studies. Also includes information on industry trends, forecasts, outlooks, competitors, how to run a specific business and much more.

  • Shaw, N., Eschenbrenner, B., & Baier, D. (2022). Online shopping continuance after COVID-19: A comparison of Canada, Germany and the United States. Journal of Retailing & Consumer Services, 69, N.PAG. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jretconser.2022.103100. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
  • MarketLine Company Profile: Amazon.com, Inc. (2022). In Amazon.com, Inc. MarketLine Company Profile (pp. 1–165). Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
  • RODRÍGUEZ MARTÍNEZ, E. (2019). Retail Apocalypse: As More & More Stateside Stored Close Due to Excessive Debt, Efforts to Grow Move Toward Embracing Online, Digital Sales. Caribbean Business, 5(17), 8–10. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
  • E-commerce Platforms. (2022). CRM Magazine, 26(7), 42. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
  • Davis, B. (2019). Canadian wholesale industry undergoing its own consolidation. Tire Business, 36(25), 13. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
  • Barnes Reports: (NAICS 42311): Automobile & Other Vehicles Wholesale. (2022). United States Automobile & Other Vehicles Wholesale Industry Report, 1–196. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
  • Barnes Reports: (NAICS 42481): Beer & Ale Wholesale Industry. (2022). United States Beer & Ale Wholesale Industry Report, 1–196. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
  • Barnes Reports: (NAICS 42343): Computer & Equipment Wholesale Industry. (2022). United States Computer & Equipment Wholesale Industry Report, 1–196. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
  • Barnes Reports: (NAICS 42441): General-Line Grocery Wholesale Industry. (2022). United States General-Line Grocery Wholesale Industry Report, 1–196. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
  • Barnes Reports: (NAICS 42432): Men’s & Boys’ Clothing Wholesales Industry. (2021). United States Men’s & Boys’ Clothing Wholesales Industry Report, 1–196. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
  • Barnes Reports: (NAICS 42433): Women’s & Children’s Clothing Wholesale. (2020). United States Women’s & Children’s Clothing Wholesale Industry Report, 1–196. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.

 

First Research Industry Profiles

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, or faculty you can access many of these reports through ABI/INFORM and/or Business Market Research Collection (Proquest).

Covers over 900 industry segments. Updated on a quarterly basis, these industry profiles contain critical analysis, statistics and forecasts to help you engage key prospects, coach key clients, and deepen customer relationships. You can search for reports by NAICS, SIC or keyword or browse by category.

  • Susan, K. R. (2022, Oct 06). Loblaw expects growth in e-commerce to resume: President of Canada’s largest retailer says he believes recent decline in online sales is only temporary. The Globe and Mail. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.
  • Rivas, T. (2022). Shoppers are back in stores. what that means for E-commerce. Barron's (Online). Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.
  • Walk-Morris, T. (2022). US online retail sales to reach $1.6 trillion by 2027: Report. Retail Dive. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.
  • Howland, D. (2022). Retailers grapple with e-commerce's drag on profits: Report. Retail Dive. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.
  • Ghosh, R. (2022, May 31). E-commerce continues to drive retail sales: 4 picks. Zacks Investment Research [BLOG]. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.
  • eBay recognizes canadian ecommerce excellence with 2021 entrepreneur of the year awards. (2021, Oct 13). PR Newswire. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.
  • Moore, D. (2021). You built an online store. now what?: Turns out the website is the easy part. canadian SMEs making the leap to e-commerce have found there is a lot more to selling online than a digital shopping cart. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.
  • Wholesale sector - quarterly update 6/20/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection; Business Market Research Collection. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles database.
  • Pacific life recognizes wholesalers for contributions to the industry. (2022, Jul 15). Business Wire. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles database.
  • Computer & office equipment wholesalers - quarterly update 6/20/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection; Business Market Research Collection. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles database.
  • Industrial equipment wholesalers - quarterly update 6/13/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection; Business Market Research Collection. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles database.
  • Wholesale sector - quarterly update 11/22/2021. (2021). (). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection; Business Market Research Collection. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles database.
  • Steel service centers & other metal wholesalers - quarterly update 7/11/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection; Business Market Research Collection. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles database.
  • Electrical, plumbing & hardware wholesalers - quarterly update 7/11/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection; Business Market Research Collection. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles database.

 

IBISWorld Industry Reports

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

IBISWorld research is an independent, professional publisher of high-quality market research reports. These reports analyze the underlying structure and external forces that drive an industry.

  • Gonzales, E. (2022, September). IBISWorld. E-Commerce & Online Auctions in Canada : Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 45411aCA / Retail Trade. Retrieved from IBISWorld Industry Reports.
  • Thomas, B. (2022, September). IBISWorld. E-Commerce & Online Auctions in the US : US Industry (NAICS) Report 45411A / Retail Trade. Retrieved from IBISWorld Industry Reports.
  • Buchko, M. (2022, January). Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 41315CA / Wholesale Trade in Canada. Fruit & Vegetable Wholesaling in Canada. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Kanada, S. (2021, January). Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 41319CA / Wholesale Trade in Canada. Frozen Food Wholesaling in Canada. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Kanada, S. (2021, May). Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 41314CA / Wholesale Trade in Canada. Fish & Seafood Wholesaling in Canada. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Kanada, S. (2021, March). Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 41731CA / Wholesale Trade in Canada. Computer & Packaged Software Wholesaling in Canada. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Buchko, M. (2021, March). Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 41721CA / Wholesale Trade in Canada. Construction & Forestry Equipment Wholesaling in Canada. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Buchko, M. (2021, April). Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 41831CA / Wholesale Trade in Canada. Agricultural Feed Wholesaling in Canada. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Kanada, S. (2020, December). Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 41793ACA / Wholesale Trade in Canada. Medical Supplies Wholesaling in Canada. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Kanada, S. (2020, December). Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 25391CA / Retail Trade in Canada. Warehouse Clubs & Supercentres in Canada. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Diment, D. (2021, August). US Industry (NAICS) Report 42 / Wholesale Trade. Wholesale Trade in the US. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Diment, D. (2021, October). US Industry (NAICS) Report 42512 / Wholesale Trade. Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers in the US . Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Thomas, B. (2022, May). US Industry (NAICS) Report 42441 / Wholesale Trade. Grocery Wholesaling in the US. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Ardito, J. (2021, November). US Industry (NAICS) Report 45291 / Retail Trade. Warehouse Clubs & Supercenters in the US. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.

 

Marketresearch.com/Freedonia Focus

How to access: Check your local public or academic library to see about access. If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

While you can search this website only some Canadian libraries provide full-text access to the market research reports on industries and demographics for North American industries. They can range from 50 to 400+ pages in length, and contain charts, tables, and graphs, and key facts. Marketresearch.com has varied industry coverage and includes US and international information.

  • Freedonia Focus Reports. (2022, August). E-Commerce: United States. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com Academic.
  • Freedonia Focus Reports. (2019, April). E-Commerce: Canada. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com Academic.
  • Freedonia Focus Reports. (2019, March). Global E-Commerce. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com Academic.
  • Packaged Facts. (2021, July). The Future of Grocery: Online Grocery, Meal Kits, & Direct-to-Consumer Food. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com Academic.
  • Packaged Facts. (2019, May). Global Food E-Commerce. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com Academic.
  • Freedonia Focus Reports. (2021, August). Industrial Supplies Wholesale: United States. Retrieved from MarketResearch.com Academic.
  • Packaged Facts. (2020, February). U.S. Pet Market Focus: Mass Market Channel Shoppers. Retrieved from MarketResearch.com Academic.

 

Business Market Research Collection (Proquest)

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

Business Market Research Collection brings together four sources to help students more easily conduct the research they need to produce business plans, marketing plans, startup plans, market growth analysis, and strategic and financial plans. Includes access to: Hoover's Company Profiles, OxResearch, Barnes Reports, and the older Snapshots Series, which includes market research overviews on over 40 industries and 40 countries to 2008.

  • Internet & mail-order retail - quarterly update 9/12/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection.
  • Nonstore retail - quarterly update 9/12/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection.
  • Nonstore retail - quarterly update 8/15/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection.
  • Retail sector - quarterly update 7/25/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection.
  • Internet & mail-order retail - quarterly update 6/20/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection.
  • Warehouse clubs & superstores - quarterly update 5/30/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection. 
  • Tire wholesalers - quarterly update 6/27/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection. 
  • Electrical products wholesalers - quarterly update 6/20/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection. 
  • Computer & office equipment wholesalers - quarterly update 6/20/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection. 
  • Industrial equipment wholesalers - quarterly update 6/13/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection. 
  • Steel service centers & other metal wholesalers - quarterly update 7/11/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection.

 

Statista

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

A simple to use statistics portal that integrates statistics from thousands of sources, on topics related to business, media, public policy, health and others. Statistics can be exported in PPT, XLS, PDF, and PNG formats. Some basic content available for free.

  • Coppola, D. (2022, Oct.). E-commerce Worldwide. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Statista. (2021, Jun). eCommerce report 2021. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Statista Research Department. (2022, Oct.). Retail e-commerce revenue in Canada from 2017 to 2025 (in billion U.S. dollars). Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Statista Research Department. (2022, Oct.). Value of monthly e-commerce retail sales in Canada from January 2016 to July 2022 (in million Canadian dollars). Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Statista Research Department. (2022, Aug.). Fashion e-commerce revenue in Canada from 2017 to 2025, by segment (in billion U.S. dollars). Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Coppola, D. (2022, Oct.).Average number of monthly visits to leading e-commerce websites in Canada in 2022 (in millions). Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Statista Research Department. (2022, Aug.). Share of fashion e-commerce users in Canada 2021, by age. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Statista Research Department. (2022, Aug.). Distribution of fashion e-commerce users in Canada in 2021, by gender. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Simonato, C. (2022, June 8). Sales of farm, lawn and garden machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers in Canada from 2012 to 2021. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Simonato, C. (2022, May 10). Canada’s wholesale trade GDP 2012-2022. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Simonato, C. (2022, May 10). Monthly gross domestic product for personal and household goods wholesale distributors in Canada from 2015 to 2022. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Simonato, C. (2022, May 10). Monthly gross domestic product for food, beverage and tobacco wholesale distributors in Canada from 2015-2022. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Simonato, C. (2022, May 10). Sale of textile, clothing and footwear merchant wholesalers in Canada from 2012 to 2021. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Simonato, C. (2022, May 10). Monthly gross domestic product for farm product wholesale distributors in Canada from 2015 to 2022. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Simonato, C. (2022, May 10). Monthly gross product for motor vehicle and parts wholesale distributors in Canada from 2015 to 2022. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Statista Research Department. (2022, April 12). Estimated number of consumers with mass merchants’ memberships in the United States in 2022.

 

WARC: World Advertising Research Center

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

WARC has case studies from major companies and advertising agencies, as well as articles from leading advertising journals and unpublished papers. It also includes company profiles, advertising spending statistics, and demographic and economic data.

  • WARC Best Practice. (2021, Dec.). What we know about e-commerce and social commerce. Retrieved from WARC database.
  • Clapp, R. n.d. 25% of marketers are merging e-commerce and digital branding teams. Retrieved from WARC database.
  • Euromonitor. (2022, Jan.) The future of food retail: A spotlight on e-commerce. Retrieved from WARC database.
  • Jaju, M. (2021, June). E-commerce and the case for investing in brand building. Retrieved from WARC database.
  • Euromonitor International. (2022, February). Top business risks in 2022: Omicron, supply chain and inflation. Retrieved from WARC database.
  • Spence, G. (2021, October 13). Is direct-to-consumer the right approach for brands? Retrieved from WARC database.

 

Newspapers and News Sources - UBC Library Research Guide

How to access: The guide can be viewed through the link below. Individual resources and databases will have different access requirements.

UBC Library has an excellent collection of current and historical newspapers from B.C., Canada, and around the world. UBC affiliates will have access to these resources.

  • Susan, K. R. (2022, Oct 06). Loblaw expects growth in e-commerce to resume: President of Canada’s largest retailer says he believes recent decline in online sales is only temporary. The Globe and Mail. Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database.
  • Hemmadi, M. (2022). Digital-commerce ecosystem has grown out but not up, investor’s analysis shows. Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database.
  • Waddell, D. (2021, Oct 28). E-commerce pivot allowed business to survive: Owner; local entrepreneurs rapidly adapted to online sales, tech firm economist says. The Windsor Star. Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database.
  • Moore, D. (2021). You built an online store. now what?: Turns out the website is the easy part. canadian SMEs making the leap to e-commerce have found there is a lot more to selling online than a digital shopping cart. Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database.
  • Hannay, C., & Susan, K. R. (2021). 'It was kind of a blessing': Five independent businesses on what they learned from adopting e-commerce during the pandemic: Companies that jumped into e-commerce for the first time during the pandemic reveal what worked and what they learned from their challenges. Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database.
  • Kline, J. (2021, Feb 06). Canadian retailers need to join 21st century. National Post. Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database.
  • Statistics Canada Says Wholesale Trade Rises in May. (2022, Jun 15). MT. Newswires. Retrieved from Nexis Uni database.
  • Statistics canada says wholesale sales rose 0.5 per cent to record in may. (2021, Jul 16). The Canadian Press. Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database.
  • U.S. wholesale inventories unrevised in august. (2021, Oct 8). National Post (Online). Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database.
  • Strained supply chains keep U.S. producer prices hot. (2021, Sep 10). National Post (Online). Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database.
  • U.S. wholesale inventories rise; inventories-to-sales ratio lowest in seven years. (2021). (2021, Sep 10). National Post (Online). Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database.