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The chart below depicts the percentage amount Sherburne County's acutal sales were above or below potential sales in <br />2006 by merchandise group. Of the 16 merchandise categories with reported data, sales in 7 of the categories were above <br />what would be expected based on the county's population and income characteristics as well as statewide spending <br />patterns. The strongest merchandise group by this standard is the Miscellaneous Retail category, which has a 446.5 percent <br />surplus. Overall, Sherburne County had a retail sales leakage of 22.8 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 8~ Parts := 18.8%+ <br />Furniture Stores :: 37.4%+ <br />Electronics 91.0%- <br />Building Materials 61.2%+ <br />Food, Groceries 3.9%- <br />Health, Personal Stores 69.8%- <br />Gasoline Stations ~ 17.8%+ <br />Apparel 83.7%- <br />Leisure Goods 31.0%- <br />General Merchandise Stores ~: 401.3%+ <br />Miscellaneous Retail 446.5%+ <br />Amusement 8~ Recreation 70.7%- <br />Accomodations 91.4%- <br />Eating 8~ Drinking Places 20.5%- <br />Repair, Maintenance :15.1%+ <br />Personal Services, Laundry 58.1%- <br />Total Taxable Retail 8~ Service 22.8%- <br />-200% -100% 0% 100% 200% 300% 400% 500% <br />Page 24 <br />