Commercial Real Estate & Business News November 27, 2019

Chasing Amazon, Retailers Are in a Never-Ending Arms Race Retailers are trying everything they can to keep up with Amazon. Macy’s offers same-day delivery and in-store returns for online purchases. Black Friday deals are already starting at Kohl’s. And craft cocktails are served in the women’s shoe department at Nordstrom. By one measure, these strategies are […]
Commercial Real Estate & Business News November 26, 2019

Here are the Commercial Real Estate Trends that Will Shape 2020 Among his accomplishments, Casey Cartier, president and CEO of Jokake, has been named ASA Superintendent of the Year, voted Top 20 Under 40 Construction Leaders by ENR Southwest Magazine, and has led one of two construction divisions for Ryan’s Southwest regional office. Now at the […]
Commercial Real Estate & Business News November 25, 2019

Photos: Phoenix Suns Unveil Renderings for Arena Renovations Next season, enter the reformed Talking Stick Resort Arena into the open floor plan of the lobby. Glance up at the giant TVs measuring 8,500 square feet mounted above. In the middle of the pavilion is a 60-foot-bar. The pregame, halftime and postgame show will also be moved […]
Commercial Real Estate & Business News November 22, 2019

Look Who’s Trending High in Multifamily Markets The multifamily market is on track to deliver another stellar year as numbers continue to come in from October’s performance. Yardi Matrix reports that average US rents rose $1 for the month to $1,476, reaching yet another all-time high, while year-over-year growth has been at least 3% for more […]
Commercial Real Estate & Business News November 21, 2019

Strong Economy Leads to Upgrade in Arizona’s Credit Rating A solid and increasingly diversified economy, along with prudent budget policies, have led to an upgrade in Arizona’s credit rating. Rating agency Moody’s Investors Service said it expects Arizona’s economy “will continue to perform positively and that the state will maintain ample reserves” in boosting Arizona’s rating […]
Commercial Real Estate & Business News November 20, 2019

Amazon Opens First Physical Bookstore in Arizona at Scottsdale Quarter Amazon on Tuesday opened its first physical store in Arizona, with the new outlet selling books, electronic devices and other products in the Scottsdale Quarter shopping center. The 4,000-square-foot Amazon Books location features an array of products that have been well-received by online customers – typically […]