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.

Starbucks employees strike during the holidays for higher wages and better work conditions, impacting over 300 locations nationwide, with conflicting reports on store closures.

A Michigan Powerball ticket wins $1 million; the owner is still unidentified. The ticket, sold in Metamora, missed the $117 million jackpot by one number.

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.

Some stores and pharmacies, including CVS and 7-Eleven, are open on Christmas Day, offering last-minute necessities with altered hours, while most department stores remain closed.

Houston grocery stores have special hours on Christmas Eve, with H-E-B open until 8 p.m., Walmart until 6 p.m., and Kroger until 9 p.m. Some are closed on Christmas Day.

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.

A selection of restaurants in Michigan, including the Bavarian Inn and Red Lobster, will be open on Christmas Day, while grocery stores like Kroger and Costco will be closed.

The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $1.15 billion with the next drawing on Friday night, as South Floridians rush to buy tickets, and authorities caution against lottery scams.

AAA Texas predicts lower fuel costs in Texas for the holiday season, with an average of $2.65 for regular unleaded, despite potential for price hikes due to increased travel. Nationally, GasBuddy expects the lowest Christmas Day prices since 2020.

The FTC and Illinois AG secured a $20 million settlement with Leader Automotive Group for deceptive practices, impacting consumers with unauthorized add-ons and false advertising.