gorjana, the fast-growing Laguna Beach-based jewelry brand, today announced the continuation of its Arizona retail expansion with the opening of a new store in the heart of Phoenix’s Biltmore Fashion Park on Wednesday, August 30. At the 1,499-square-foot store, Phoenix locals and visitors can soon shop the nationally-recognized brand’s popular designs, ranging from gold-plated … [More]
New Study Says Swipe Fee Bill Would Not Lead to Loss of Credit Card Rewards
The Merchants Payments Coalition welcomed new research showing passage of the Credit Card Competition Act should have virtually no impact on credit card rewards and that banks could easily afford to continue offering rewards. “This analysis shows the expected savings from competition over swipe fees would have almost no impact at all on credit card rewards and that the card … [More]
Phoenix-Based Cannabis Co. Debuts New Products for Cannabis Oil Holiday
Copperstate Farms, a Phoenix-based cannabis company, announced the launch of multiple solventless cannabis extract products that will debut just in time for 710 exclusively at Sol Flower dispensaries across the Phoenix metro area. July 10 – or 710 – is the canna community’s popular holiday for celebrating cannabis oil products, dabs and concentrates. 710, also called Dab … [More]
Entrepreneur. Book. Success.
In 2021, Hayley Paige directed laser focus to nonfiction, having experienced first-hand the huge potential of books in elevating the status, recognition and overall authority of professionals in their industry. Entrepreneur. Book. Success.(TM) explains how the power of a book in business is completely unrivalled by any other marketing platform or revenue-growth strategy — and … [More]
Target Launches Fast and Free Returns with Drive Up in Phoenix
This week, Target is expanding to include Returns with Drive Up to stores across Phoenix – making the returns process convenient, fast and free. Returns with Drive Up allows guests to return most new, unopened items within 90 days of purchase from the comfort of their car – for free. Returns with Drive Up will be available for online and in-store purchases made through … [More]
4 Tips for Defining and Reaching Your Target Audience
When competing with other brands to find the best channels needed to reach your audience, developing an effective marketing strategy might feel like throwing darts blindfolded. To increase your odds of reaching people who might be interested in your product or service, you need to effectively and accurately define your target audience first. It might take more than one … [More]
North Valley Landmark Shopping Center Is Updating Its Name
Anyone headed for the Outlets at Anthem will need to enter a new name into their GPS system because the landmark outdoor shopping center is changing its name to Outlets North Phoenix. The name change is in response to the explosive growth in the northern reaches of the Phoenix city limits and increased shopper demand. “As anyone who lives in the area knows, growth in the … [More]
Kierland Commons Is Getting Some Shade with New Sunglasses Franchise Opening
Phoenix-area customers will soon be able to shop Shady Rays’ extensive collection of polarized shades at the company’s newest brick-and-mortar store. One of the nation’s fastest-growing lifestyle eyewear bands will celebrate the grand opening of its newest storefront on Saturday, April 8 from 10:00 a.m. - Noon in Scottsdale’s Kierland Commons. Boasting an expansive … [More]
4 Hallmarks of a Successful Agent-Client Relationship
In their classic book The Trusted Advisor, authors David Maister, Robert Galford and Charles Green outline the necessary ingredients for a successful advisor-client relationship. Their thesis could be boiled down to this maxim about the world’s wealthiest man: “The way to be as rich as Bill Gates is to care more about writing code than about being rich. And the way to be a … [More]
Gilbert Mixed-Use Community and Retail Destination Keeps Expanding
Epicenter, the high-end, vertically integrated mixed-use community and retail destination in the heart of Agritopia® is opening of more Arizona establishments to its existing line-up of best-in-class retail and dining tenants. Currently, Belly Beer Barn, Barre3, Peixoto Coffee, Vintage Home, Source and Undertow are open to the public. We are thrilled to share additional … [More]
Fast-Growing Eyewear Co. to Open Third Brick-and-Mortar Store in Arizona
Phoenix-area customers will soon be able to shop Shady Rays’ extensive collection of polarized shades at the company’s newest brick-and-mortar store. One of the nation’s fastest-growing lifestyle eyewear bands will open its newest storefront this spring at Scottsdale’s Kierland Commons. This will be the lifestyle eyewear company’s largest retail footprint to date. Boasting … [More]
Feedback: February 2023
Q: As a brick-and-mortar retailer, what are you doing to drive foot traffic? Leah Huss Co-Founder Huss Brewing Co. Sector: Breweries We’re so proud to be celebrating 10 years in business as Huss Brewing this year! Our growth in our core business of selling local craft beer to consumers in grocery stores, bars, restaurants and resorts is all rooted in one fundamental … [More]
Cannabis Co. Launches Highsman Cannabis Products from NFL Legend in Arizona
Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today announced the official launch of Highsman, the purpose-driven cannabis lifestyle brand founded by NFL legend Ricky Williams. Highsman will be available statewide in all Trulieve and Harvest branded Arizona retail locations starting Friday, January 20. "Our … [More]
The Female Founder Advantage in Startups
Enough about “cracks” in the glass ceiling. We’re wielding sledgehammers; cracks seem beside the point now. Don’t get me wrong. We have a long way to go in a “traditional” sense. Sure, more women are running Fortune 500 companies than at any previous point in Fortune 500 history, but that figure amounts to a paltry 5%. Instead, let’s take a closer look where it … [More]
Fighting Inflation in the Multifamily Maintenance Shop
Across the economy, inflation continues to push up the cost of doing business — particularly for managers and maintenance teams tasked with fixing and repairing multifamily properties. Prices for items such as appliances (8.5%), window coverings (16.2%) and flooring (7.2%) all climbed year over year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Not only are parts and … [More]
