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Michael Niemira


Recent Articles about Michael Niemira

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Jan 25, 2007

Outlook for labor and housing markets picks up; chain-store sales post gains.  Read more

Chain Store Sales Up

Jan 23, 2007

Jan. 23, 2007 -- Despite fierce winter storms, weekly sales at the nation's chain stores rose by 0.1 percent last week, the International...  Read more

Cold Front Lifts Retail Sales

By Angus Loten |  Oct 11, 2005

Oct. 11, 2005 --A major cold front following weeks of summer-like weather nudged flat retail chain store sales up 0.2% last week, the Inte...  Read more

Holiday Sales Increase Over Last Year

By Walter Alarkon |  Dec 28, 2005

Dec. 28, 2005-- Early numbers on the holiday shopping season look good for retailers, and may end up looking even better if gift-card sale...  Read more

Holiday Sales Increase Over Last Year

By Walter Alarkon |  Dec 28, 2005

Dec. 28, 2005-- Early numbers on the holiday shopping season look good for retailers, and may end up looking even better if gift-card sale...  Read more

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Aug 23, 2007

Gas prices start climbing again; more companies file for bankruptcy in the second quarter.  Read more

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Sep 4, 2008

Small-business employment growth slows; chain store sales steady.  Read more

Chain-Store Sales Up

Jan 9, 2007

Jan. 9, 2007 -- Post-holiday shopping lifted sales at U.S. stores by 0.7 percent in the week ending Jan. 6, the International Council of ...  Read more

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Jan 11, 2007

Small-business owners expect weak first quarter; colder weather expected to boost retail sales.  Read more

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Jun 8, 2006

Fed chief sets off inflation fears; half of business owners report hiring plans.  Read more

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Feb 8, 2007

Super Bowl snacks send retail sales higher; service sector continues to expand.  Read more

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Nov 8, 2007

Worker productivity increases as labor costs fall; warmer weather cuts into retail sales.  Read more

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Jan 12, 2006

Jan. 12, 2006 --Despite a ...  Read more

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Nov 9, 2006

Consumer sentiment drops slightly in November; analysts predict "solid start for retail sales" as holiday season approaches.  Read more

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Dec 14, 2006

Small-business owners less optimistic; holiday shopping sends retail sales higher.  Read more

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Mar 8, 2007

Small-business job recruiting slower than expected; labor costs surge despite drop in productivity.  Read more

This Week’s Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  Apr 6, 2006

Service sector posts surprising gains; retail and home sales dip slightly.  Read more

This Week’s Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  May 4, 2006

Small-business hiring slows while wages rise; retails sales and factory orders post gains.  Read more

March Retail Sales Increase

By Priya Ganapati |  Apr 7, 2005

April 7, 2005 -- A lion's share of obstacles held sales figures back in March, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers...  Read more