Lawrence Sales Tax Dips Signal Broader Slowdown | Lawrence News

Lawrence’s sales tax took a five percent hit last month, part of a statewide retail slowdown now affecting major cities like Topeka and Lenexa. High gas prices diverted spending away from other goods, and while online sales are boosting use tax revenue, a drop there could spell trouble. With eight of eleven major retail areas seeing declines—and Lawrence and Kansas City among the worst—the next report will reveal if the World Cup brought a rebound or if the downturn is here to stay. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1987957d291595b7