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Little Canada Retail Trade Performance in Percentages <br />The chart below depicts the percentage amount Little Canada's actual sales were above or below expected sales in 2016 by <br />merchandise group. Of the 8 merchandise categories with reported data, sales in 7 of the categories were above what <br />would be expected based on the performance in similar-sized Minnesota cities. The strongest merchandise group by this <br />standard is the Furniture Stores category, which has a 1338.1 percent surplus. Overall, Little Canada had a retail sales <br />surplus of 29.4 percent in 2016. <br />It is important to note that variations in a town's relative retail performance may occur for a variety of reasons, some of <br />which are beyond the control of local policy. Proximity to larger population centers, management, marketing, and <br />transportation patterns are just a few factors that can cause the retail sales of a particular city to deviate substantially from <br />expected sales. It is important that decision-makers consider these influences when constructing policies, plans, or projects. <br />+5.5% <br />+1338.1% <br />NA <br />NA <br />NA <br />NA <br />NA <br />-85.5% <br />+456.2% <br />NA <br />+419.4% <br />NA <br />NA <br />+3.5% <br />+160.7% <br />+272.3% <br />+29.4% <br />-200% 0% 200% 400% 600% 800% 1000% 1200% 1400% 1600% <br />Vehicles & Parts <br />Furniture Stores <br />Electronics <br />Building Materials <br />Food, Groceries <br />Health, Personal Stores <br />Gas/Convenience Stores <br />Clothing <br />Leisure Goods <br />General Merchandise Stores <br />Miscellaneous Retail <br />Amusement & Recreation <br />Accommodations <br />Eating & Drinking Places <br />Repair , Maintenance <br />Personal Services, Laundry <br />Total Taxable Retail & Service* <br />Percentage Above or Below Expected Sales, 2016 <br />16