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Arizonans bet nearly $780 million in the first two months that the state allowed gambling on sporting events. But all that wagering, pushed by Gov. Doug Ducey, translated to just slightly more than $1 million in state revenues.
Jan. 4, 2022
Dole Fresh Vegetables voluntarily recalled all its branded and private label packaged salads processed in Yuma, along with a plant in Bessemer City, North Carolina, due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Dec. 31, 2021
Even through the pandemic, shopping has provided high funds for the state. And it's not all online shopping.
Dec. 23, 2021
Celebrating Christmas in the United States often includes financial ties to several countries.
Dec. 21, 2021
A California-based company has completed its purchase of an iconic Arizona grocery chain.
Bashas’ is no longer a local family-owned grocer. It’s now part of the Raley’s Companies, a private, family-owned business with headquarters in Sacramento.
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Dec. 15, 2021
Big changes are coming to the former Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix. KJZZ News has the first details about the iconic property’s demolition and what’s in store — including preliminary sketches of the plans.
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Dec. 8, 2021
Research indicates that early exposure to gambling activities like lottery play increases the risk of gambling addiction later in life.
Dec. 8, 2021
In the past two decades, downtown Mesa added a major arts center and light rail. But city officials say it wasn’t enough to revitalize the area. Now, thanks to a recent partnership with ASU, a transformation is coming.
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Dec. 1, 2021
More grants are available for micro and small businesses after the Phoenix City Council allocated $8 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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Nov. 30, 2021
The Arizona Lottery set a sales record in its fiscal year that ended June 30. Consumers bought $1.4 billion worth of tickets. That’s 30% more than the year before.
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Nov. 30, 2021
Often, people use Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday to get their holiday shopping done in one fell swoop. But shopping habits have changed over the years due to online shopping and now the pandemic, the latter whose impact on the economy could also be affected.
Nov. 30, 2021
Local First Arizona is hopeful that this year's Small Business Saturday will be even better than last year, thought perhaps not yet back to what it is was in 2018 and 2019.
Nov. 26, 2021
The holiday season is here and shoppers are out spending. But a new poll found that in this holiday season, Arizonans are predicted to spend less than the average American planned to spend last year.
Nov. 26, 2021
A gallon of gas in Arizona on average costs $3.75. That is almost 40 cents higher per gallon than the national average. But a week after President Biden released supplies from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, crude oil prices have dropped this week.
Nov. 26, 2021
A 15-acre site in Chandler that once featured a Sam’s Club warehouse is now home to a popular brand in the recreational vehicle industry.
Nov. 24, 2021
The National Endowment for Financial Education commissioned the Harris Poll to survey adults who currently or in the past have combined finances in a relationship.
Nov. 24, 2021
With Thanksgiving a week away, many are expecting prices to be up for the holiday shopping. But those prices might not be as high as you expect. Supply chain struggles continue to lead to prices jumping in grocery stores.
Nov. 18, 2021
Retail sales are expected to be 8.4% higher this holiday season, according to research from real estate services firm CBRE.
Nov. 11, 2021
The hotel industry is planning for a better holiday season compared to last year, but most people still plan to stay home. Nearly 30% of Americans are likely to travel for Thanksgiving and 33% for Christmas, according to a survey.
Nov. 9, 2021
New development is coming to an area of southwest Phoenix once known for its farms and abundant open space.
Nov. 3, 2021
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