Airbnb Is Cracking Down on Arizona Parties
With the summer holidays approaching, Airbnb is announcing measures aimed at reducing the risk of disruptive and unauthorized parties in Arizona, as we continue to draw a hard line on parties and promote responsible travel. The anchor of this crackdown is a block on certain 1-night and 2-night reservations over both Memorial Day weekend and […]
Chicago-Based Diner Brand to Open in Scottsdale Quarter
JoJo’s ShakeBAR is bringing its modern take on the classic diner out west as they are set to open a new location in The Scottsdale Quarter in Summer of 2023 (June/July). The announcement comes as a continuation in the plan for the Chicago-based business to expand, bringing their over-the-top milkshakes and diner classics to people […]
New 599,486 SF Industrial Complex in Glendale Sells for $81.7M
Cushman & Wakefield has advised US Capital Development (“USCD”), a first-class corporate industrial and office development firm, in the sale of a newly constructed 599,486-square-foot (SF) Class A industrial building in Glendale (Phoenix), Arizona. Falcon Park 303 – Phase I was built on a speculative basis in 2022 and is 100% leased. The freestanding building […]
PV Mall Redevelopment Gets Fox Concepts and More
RED Development today revealed six new tenants are opening at PV, the highly anticipated redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall, with an impressive roster ranging from restaurants, including two concepts by notable restaurateur Sam Fox, to global beauty retailers and services along with the expansion of local favorites opening in 2024. Fox Restaurant Concepts […]
The Role of Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) in Achieving Impressive Customer Engagement
Google continuously modifies its algorithms to provide searchers with the most relevant content. In March 2023, Google rolled out its Core Update, which is one of the most significant updates in recent years. It continually adjusts its search engine ranking system and user interface, averaging 12 changes per day, keeping digital marketers on their toes. […]
The Dangers of Over-Regulating FinTech Software Companies
In a survey conducted on software providers for FinTech companies, 70% of the respondents stated they were keen on collaborating with FinTechs to work on data and AI, while 60% noted fraud as an area to partner with FinTechs. As the FinTech industry continues to redefine itself, experts note that understanding the difference between companies […]
Fresh Start to Expand Services for Women of Color through $1.3M Investment from JPMorgan Chase
Through a $1.3-million commitment from JPMorgan Chase to Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, the local nonprofit will provide expanded resources and support directly to women of color across the Valley. Fresh Start was selected as one of eight organizations nationwide to be awarded a grant from JPMorgan Chase’s Annual Challenge competition, receiving funding to increase support services for women, […]
Most Americans More Likely to Stay in Hotels for Vacation This Summer vs. Last
This summer, most adults are more likely than they were in the summer of 2022 to stay in a hotel and take vacation trips, according to a new national Hotel Booking Index survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult. Thinking about the summer ahead, most adults report […]
Waymo and Uber Partner to Bring Waymo’s Autonomous Driving Technology to the Uber Platform
Waymo and Uber are excited to announce a new, multi-year strategic partnership to make the Waymo Driver available to more people via the Uber platform starting in Phoenix. Since both companies were founded in 2009, Waymo and Uber have in their own ways each revolutionized access to mobility. Now, we’re partnering to bring together Waymo’s […]
New CDO to Oversee Operational Development for Nonprofit Serving Valley families
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit organization that serves families with children who are currently homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness, has named Lotus Kaplan as its new Chief Development Officer. In her new role, Kaplan will oversee operations of the organization’s development team, further enabling Family Promise to support more families across […]