Retail sales got off to a fast start in Kitsap in 2015.
Taxable sales in the county were up 8.1 percent in the first quarter of the year, compared with the same period of 2014, according to the Department of Revenue. That was just shy of the 9 percent growth recorded statewide.
Retail trade sales (sales made by stores, dealerships and other sellers of goods) were up 8.2 percent in Kitsap, outpacing statewide growth.
Retail trade sales in Kitsap are now higher than they were before the recession. Sales in other industries, like construction, manufacturing, and hospitality, are still catching up.
Is the eCommerce and Mail Order number related to orders made by county residents on Amazon and other sites, or orders made and filled by Kitsap-based companies?
Great question Ken. I’m double checking with DOR to make sure I give you the right answer.
That would be orders placed by Kitsap residents. The companies can be based anywhere.