Pedestrian commuting will burn extra calories, provide mental clarity — and, it turns out, help retailers make more money.

On the heels of National Walk to Work Day, it is clear that hoofing it to the office has multiple health benefits. But walkable urbanism can also be healthy for a local retail economy. Urban planning experts all over the country are busy designing the ultimate pedestrian experience, which can be so seamless that all a typical passer-by knows is the desire to wander into that nearby restaurant or shop.

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Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 103,000 new jobs in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, marking the country's 90th straight month of employment gains. The unemployment rate remained at 4.1% for the sixth consecutive month.

While the number of jobs added was down significantly compared to February, when 313,000 jobs were added, economists largely cautioned against overreaction and suggested this is exactly what should be expected at this stage of the business cycle.

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