Arizona economy

Struggling Retailer Closes Over Half of Phoenix Area Stores According to The Arizona Republic.  Movie rental giant Blockbuster is closing approximately 25 of its retail stores in the Phoenix metro area.  The Arizona stores being closed are among about 200 locations nationwide that Blockbuster is shuttering in this latest round of store closures. About 60 […]

Drought in the Midwest Leading to Consumer Bankruptcy Midwest Drought to Affect Arizona The heat is oppressive.  We may not know the full impact of the drought until later this fall, but already the lack of rain in the Midwest is going to impact consumers nationwide.  The drought and heat has already done considerable  and […]