Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 | 12:56 p.m.
CARSON CITY — Taxable sales in Nevada, an indicator of the economy, rose 4.9 percent in October, the 51st increase in a year-to-year comparison of months.
The state Department of Taxation reported today sales reached $4 billion, with 12 of the 17 counties showing gains.
Statewide, sales at electronics and appliance stores jumped 25.8 percent; car sales were up 9 percent; sales at bars and restaurants increased 7.5 percent; and furniture store sales increased 10.3 percent.
Sales in Clark County rose 5.3 percent compared to October 2013; Washoe County was up 10.8 percent; Carson City increased 9.2 percent; and Storey County led all with a 28 percent gain.
The biggest declines were recorded in Eureka County, off 42 percent, and Nye County, down 31 percent.
In Clark County, sale of building materials increased 8.8 percent; auto sales rose 11.3 percent; general merchandise sales increased 3.7 percent and bar and restaurant sales were up 7.6 percent. Clothing sales were off 0.7 percent.
The state collected $81.1 million for its general fund through the sales.
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