The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a new energy rate-setting model, sparking controversy over reduced transparency and potential cost increases for consumers.

7 Brew coffee chain is expanding into the Phoenix area with a two-lane drive-thru model, aiming to employ over 4,700 people and capitalizing on a growing drive-thru trend.

Newmark is marketing a portfolio of J.C. Penney stores which could reshape the retail landscape. Three key Arizona locations are for sale, potentially impacting local malls. The sale of the wider portfolio may exceed $1 billion.

Yelp released its top 100 Chinese restaurants in the U.S. list, with three Arizona establishments making the cut: Asian Spice in Tucson, Sauced Potstickers in Prescott Valley, and Wong's Chinese Cuisine in Phoenix.

Outlets North Phoenix is expanding with six new stores, diversifying its offerings beyond fashion to include services and entertainment for the growing local community.

Rick Welts, former NBA executive, will join the Dallas Mavericks as CEO on January 1, 2025, bringing his extensive sports leadership experience to the role.

A survey by CardRates.com found Gold Canyon, Fountain Hills, and Queen Creek to be Arizona's happiest cities, prioritizing quality of life over financial wealth, despite a separate study indicating a high income is needed for happiness in Arizona.

Goodyear's Shop Local Campaign, in collaboration with businesses such as Arie Layne, is promoting small businesses through events like Pink Friday and videos spotlighting 14 local shops, to encourage community support during the holiday season.

Maricopa County sues a Laveen composting business for zoning violations amid numerous complaints of a strong, unpleasant odor affecting local residents' health.

The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Board has renamed the airport to Mesa Gateway Airport, highlighting the East Valley's growth and economic vitality.

Economic leaders visit Belden's new Fiber Technology Center in Tucson, discussing its impact on the region's job market and technological development.

The Pemberton in downtown Phoenix is set to reopen with a new look, including vintage trailers as kitchen spaces and diverse thematic zones like an Icelandic campground and Italian beach club.

Jeff Guldner is set to retire as APS CEO, with President Ted Geisler taking over his role from April 1, 2025. Guldner will remain as an advisor until March 2026.