As UPS, FedEx, and other major carriers roll out their 2026 rate structures, the ecommerce landscape faces a critical inflection point. With headline General Rate Increases of 5.9% masking effective increases of 10–20% due to surcharges, shipping has ceased to be a simple operational expense. It has evolved into a core component of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), determining whether … [More]
Middle Market Performance Reflects Measured Optimism
Middle market performance in 2025 reflects a year of stability and incremental improvement following earlier fluctuations. Revenue growth dipped mid‑year but rebounded modestly in Q4, demonstrating resilience despite softer hiring trends. Most companies continued to report year‑over‑year revenue gains, with expectations for future growth trending upward. Average revenue growth … [More]
Scottsdale Golf Brand Adds LPGA Tour Notable to Roster
PXG announced the addition of Olivia Cowan to its LPGA Tour roster, strengthening the brand’s presence in the women’s game alongside players including Céline Boutier, Megan Khang, and Auston Kim. A proven international competitor and respected presence on tour, Cowan brings a modern, performance-first mindset to the PXG team. Her thoughtful approach to preparation and … [More]
Valley Mobility Tech Co. Secures $1B New York Traffic Safety Contract
Verra Mobility Corporation, a leading provider of safe, smart, and connected mobility technology solutions, announced that it has finalized a new, five-year, $998 million contract with the New York City Department of Transportation to continue managing New York City's automated enforcement camera programs, with an option to extend for an additional five-year term. This includes … [More]
Woman-Owned Phoenix Brewery Announces Chandler Expansion
Greenwood Brewing, the award-winning Phoenix-based, woman-owned craft brewery founded by Megan Greenwood, announced that it will open a new location in Downtown Chandler later this year. The new taproom will be located at 55 N. Arizona Place in The AJ. Owned by retail real estate investment firm Asana Partners, The AJ is a mixed-used destination surrounded by beautiful parks … [More]
JDM Partners Closes $430M Opportunity Fund
JDM Partners, a leading real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Phoenix, announced the successful close-out of JDM Partners Opportunity Fund III LLC, marking the firm’s first fully realized fund and a significant milestone in its investment platform. The Fund completed its lifecycle in 2025 following an approximately 10-year hold period, delivering strong … [More]
January Marks Seasonal Cooldown for Phoenix Housing
Activity slowed in the Phoenix single-family residential housing market in January. Closed sales were up slightly, increasing 0.6% from January 2025. Pending sales dropped 31.3% from last year, and new listings were down 6.1%. “When you look at the long-term trending numbers, January is always a slow month for residential real estate,” said Sammy Glassman, board president of … [More]
Small Business Optimism Holds Above Average as Uncertainty Climbs
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.2 points in January to 99.3 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, three increased and seven decreased. Expected real sales volume was the only component with substantial change, increasing by 6 points. The Uncertainty Index rose 7 points from December to 91. A rise in owners reporting … [More]
Retail Veteran Behind Spanx, Avon and Tupperware to Lead Scottsdale Hearing Tech Co.
Audien Hearing, a leader in accessible, high-performance hearing solutions, announced that Laurie Ann Goldman, a proven and recognized chief executive and brand builder, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, leading the company through its next phase of growth and transformation. Audien is the No. 1-selling hearing solutions provider in the world, with more than $100 … [More]
Lucid Taps Former Rolls Royce Exec to Lead Global Supply Chain
Lucid Group, Inc., announced Neil Marsons has joined the organization as the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain. Bringing more than 20 years of experience to the role, Marsons will be responsible for expanding and strengthening the company's global supply chain, as well as closely partnering across the organization to support production at the company's facilities in Arizona … [More]
