Phoenix’s new economic director says he believes in the upward trajectory of the city
The city of Phoenix’s new community and economic director believes in the upward trajectory of this city. Ryan Touhill has spent his career in Virginia, but the possibility of the Valley of the Sun drew him to the desert this year after longtime Economic Director Christine Mackay left to take the helm at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. Touhill joined The Show to talk about his new role, his views of the city and the challenges it faces…»
Trader Joe’s is expanding in Arizona. Everything we know
A new Trader Joe’s is coming to Tucson, right next to the University of Arizona. The new Trader Joe’s will take over a vacant building that formerly housed a Dollar Tree at the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Campbell Avenue. It’s been in the works for several years, according to the Arizona Daily Star…»
23 Arizona hot spots earn 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards
Forbes Travel Guide has honored 23 Arizona hospitality favorites — hotels, resorts, spas and restaurants — with 2026 Star Awards. Forbes Travel Guide — the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises—today unveiled its 2026 Star Awards. See the full list of honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com…»
Phoenix office market posts strongest net absorption since pre-pandemic
The Greater Phoenix office market’s fourth quarter 2025 posted its strongest net absorption since fourth quarter 2019, totaling 531,893 square feet, according to an analysis from Colliers in Arizona. The uptick in net absorption and 10-year low construction activity led to a decline in direct vacancy to 15.1 percent, according to a report released by Colliers…»
Inflation eased in January, but risks of higher prices may linger
A cooler-than-expected consumer price index (CPI) report offered markets a welcome surprise last week. Continued softening in housing costs, lower energy prices and a temporary drop in used-car prices led to a 0.2% monthly increase in January price levels, bringing the annual reading down to 2.4% from 2.7% in December…»