Whatcom County spending tops $1 billion in 3 months

11-21-2018

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Taxable retail sales were up 6.2% in Whatcom County during the second quarter of the year compared to the same time in 2017.

The Washington Department of Revenue reports we had a total of $1.1 billion in taxable retail sales during that period.

Total retail trade, which excludes more volatile industries like services and construction, was up 6.9% in the second quarter at $504 million.

Retail sales hit $42.7 billion in second quarter 2018https://t.co/Lxk1PsC9mx pic.twitter.com/3KOMhW7XGu

— WA Dept. of Revenue (@WAStateDOR) November 19, 2018