The National Retail Federation forecasts sales will grow between 6% and 8% this year to $4.86 trillion in 2022. Consumer demand, supply chain disruptions, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine are some of the biggest factors driving up prices.

Consumers in Maricopa and Pinal counties are paying an average of 10.9% more than a year ago, according to the Consumer Price Index.

Plenty of Arizonans love a good cocktail, and food critic Nikki Buchanan says there’s more than ever to choose from — even some without alcohol.

Surprise is conducting its annual retail survey of residents and this year, a new group is invited to participate.

Last month, nearly 180,000 leisure and hospitality workers were hired across the country. But the National Federation of Independent Business still found that nearly half of owners surveyed had openings they could not fill. One place looking for help is a castle near Scottsdale featuring medieval feasts and swordfights.

The MLB has effectively canceled spring training after owners and players failed to reach an agreement. And that means for the third straight year, Valley businesses will lose out on spring training business.

It’s not unusual for people in Phoenix to mourn the loss of a business — especially one with longtime ties to a neighborhood. But one community found reason to celebrate Tuesday as a former restaurant was demolished at I-17 and Northern Avenue.
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