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Retail sales fall for third straight month
Jul 16, 2012
Americans spent less on cars, computers and other retail items in June, held back by concerns about job stability and the global economy.
Economists share unofficial economic indicators
Jul 6, 2012
What baristas and tailors and over-educated sandwich-makers tell us about the economy.
January retail sales lower than expected
by
Juli Niemann
Feb 14, 2012
The government said this morning that retail sales inched up 0.4 percent last month. That was lower than expected.
Fighting the holiday-shopping hangover
by
Bob Moon
Feb 14, 2012
According to the Census Bureau, retail sales growth in January was about half what was expected.
The 'muddle through' economy
Jan 12, 2012
After all the talk of booming holiday retail sales, December's numbers were up by just a tenth of a point.
Recovery in sight for U.S. shopping malls
Jan 9, 2012
A sign the nation's economic health may be continuing to improve -- the real estate data company Reis reported today vacancies at shopping centers were down at the end of 2011. It's the first time that's happened in four years.
Shopping mall vacancies slowly declining
Jan 9, 2012
Vacancies at malls were down at the end of 2011, in part because new construction has stalled.
For public good, not for profit.
Sears, Kmart to close stores after disappointing sales
Dec 27, 2011
Following dismal holiday sales in a year that was strong for other retailers, Sears and Kmart will shut down over 100 stores.
PODCAST: Six months of rising sales, raising a glass of bubbly
by
Mary Dooe
Dec 13, 2011
The Federal Reserve officials meet today to discuss the slow domestic recovery, the ongoing crisis in Europe, and a plan for better communication surrounding its actions. In Russia, billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov announced he will run for president against Vladimir Putin in next spring's elections. Wall Street types can expect smaller bonuses this year, but many are thankful to just have a job.
Americans spending more on cars, clothing and furniture
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Juli Niemann
Dec 13, 2011
American consumer spending is up, but shoppers are more conscious this time around -- and Black Friday might have been the high point of spending for a while.