Economic Research
Economic ResearchTopic - Retail
A nice place to visit, but ...
Tourism can spark economic growth, but public funding of the industry is questionable
Phil Davies
May 2009 - fedgazette
Where have all the tourists gone?
Leisure travel has been hit hard in many parts of the district. Tourism businesses and promoters have been forced to adapt.
Phil Davies
May 2009 - fedgazette
Driving a hard bargain
Tighter credit in the district may be adding to the woes of auto dealers
Phil Davies
January 2009 - fedgazette
The second garage
Robust growth in self-storage space has slowed, but the district outlook calls for further expansion
Joe Mahon
November 2008 - fedgazette
To market, to market to buy a fat tomato
As consumer demand grows, so do Ninth District farmers markets
Kathy Cobb
September 2008 - fedgazette
Store clearance
Retail vacancy rates are up in the district, especially for strip malls
Joe Mahon
May 2008 - fedgazette
Last call for liquor licenses
South Dakota State Roundup
March 2008 - fedgazette
State passes cable competition bill
Wisconsin State Roundup
March 2008 - fedgazette
Description of Data used in fedgazette Wal-Mart Analysis
January 2008 - fedgazette
The Wal-Mart effect: Poison or antidote for local communities?
The debate over Wal-Mart is a heated one. How can you tell whether the world’s largest retailer is good or bad for your community?
Terry J. Fitzgerald, Ronald A. Wirtz
January 2008 - fedgazette
The research literature on Wal-Mart: Some frowns, some smiley faces
Hoping for some easy answers to the Wal-Mart effect? Better shop elsewhere.
Ronald A. Wirtz
January 2008 - fedgazette
Wal-Mart in the Ninth District: Who, when and how
fedgazette Wal-Mart study methodology.
Ronald A. Wirtz
January 2008 - fedgazette
Fed brochure offers credit-boosting tips
November 2007 - Community Dividend
Have you noticed changes recently in consumer spending, and what is your outlook for the holiday season?
District Voices
November 2007 - fedgazette
Franchising like rabbits
We see them, we patronize them, we don't know much about them: Franchises in the Ninth District.
Ronald A. Wirtz
September 2007 - fedgazette
