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Summary til Trade <br /> The chart below depicts the percentage amount Ramsey County's acutal sales were above or below potential sales in 2006 <br /> by merchandise group. Of the 16 merchandise categories with reported data, sales in 7 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 370.1 percent surplus. <br /> Overall, Ramsey County had a retail sales leakage of 5.4 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, management, marketing, and <br /> transportation patterns are just a few factors that 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 /> Percentage Above or Below Potential Sales, 2006 <br /> Vehicles& Parts 2.8%-I <br /> Furniture Stores 21.2%- <br /> • Electronics :` 31.2%+ <br /> Building Materials 38.2%- <br /> Food, Groceries 6.3%- <br /> Health, Personal Stores 19.0%+ <br /> Gasoline Stations 42.4%. <br /> Apparel 25.2%+ <br /> Leisure Goods ]6.2%+ <br /> General Merchandise Stores 17.5%- <br /> Miscellaneous Retail 16.9%- <br /> Amusement& Recreation370.1%+ <br /> Accomodations 24.9%- <br /> Eating & Drinking Places 14.9%+ <br /> Repair, Maintenance 5.4%-I <br /> Personal Services, Laundry 22.6%+ <br /> Total Taxable Retail&Service 5.4%-I <br /> I I I I I I I I I I <br /> -100% -50% 0% 50% 100% 150% 200% 250% 300% 350% 400% <br /> • <br /> Page 27 <br />