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Summary ViewRetailr <br /> The chart below depicts the percentage amount Mounds View's acutal sales were above or below expected sales in 2005 by <br /> merchandise group. Of the 7 merchandise categories with reported data, sales in 2 of the categories were above what would <br /> be expected based on the performance in similar-sized Minnesota towns. The strongest merchandise group by this standard <br /> is the Personal Services, Laundry category,which has a 9.2 percent surplus. Overall, Mounds View had a retail sales <br /> leakage of 57.8 percent in 2006. <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 /> Percentage Above or Below Expected Sales, 2006 <br /> Vehicles& Parts NA <br /> Furniture Stores NA <br /> al Electronics NA <br /> Building Materials NA <br /> Food, Groceries 60.5%- <br /> Health, Personal Stores NA <br /> Gasoline Stations 27.9%- <br /> Apparel NA <br /> Leisure Goods 63.9%- <br /> General Merchandise Stores NA <br /> Miscellaneous Retail 11.2%- <br /> Amusement& Recreation NA <br /> Accomodations NA <br /> Eating & Drinking Places 7.4%+ <br /> Repair, Maintenance 32.6°!°- <br /> Personal Services, Laundry :: 9.2%+ <br /> Total Taxable Retail&Service 57.81‘- <br /> io <br /> I I <br /> -70% -60% -50% -40% -30% -20% -10% 0% 10% 20% <br /> Page 14 <br />