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Ramsey County Retail Trade Performance in Percentages <br />The chart below depicts the percentage amount Ramsey County's actual sales were above or below potential sales in 2016 <br />by merchandise group. Of the 16 merchandise categories with reported data, sales in 9 of the categories were above what <br />would be expected based on the county's population and income characteristics as well as statewide spending patterns. The <br />strongest merchandise group by this standard is the Amusement & Recreation category, which has a 293.3 percent surplus. <br />Overall, Ramsey County had a retail sales surplus of 15.4 percent. <br />It is important to note that variations in a county'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 and transportation patterns, as well as <br />the individual retailer's management and marketing, can cause the retail sales of a particular county to deviate substantially <br />from potential sales. It is important that decision-makers consider these influences when constructing policies, plans, or <br />projects. <br />+3.2% <br />-0.6% <br />+109.1% <br />-45.8% <br />+25.3% <br />+36.8% <br />-27.7% <br />+39.6% <br />+12.3% <br />-29.6% <br />-7.0% <br />+293.3% <br />-30.6% <br />+20.2% <br />-3.4% <br />+72.3% <br />+15.4% <br />-100% 0% 100% 200% 300% 400% <br />Vehicles & Parts <br />Furniture Stores <br />Electronics <br />Building Materials <br />Food, Groceries <br />Health, Personal Stores <br />Gas/Convenience Store <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 Potential Sales, 2016 <br />27