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What is 'shrinkflation' and how can we spot it?

Have you ever been to the grocery store and felt like that box of cereal got a little lighter? Well, you are on to something.

Phoenix reseller market heating up during pandemic

One man's trash is another man's treasure as the reseller market starts heating up in the Valley.

How the coronavirus pandemic might affect traffic and kickoff times

Weeknight games in the NBA, NHL, and MLB usually start around 7 p.m, giving office goers plenty of time to make it home and to the arena. However, the dynamic changes if more fans are working from home instead of downtown.

Phoenix Mercury see bright future after Bally's partnership

The three-time WNBA champion was recently presented a deal that was too good to pass up: a 15-year partnership, the first such deal for an American professional women’s sports team.

How the California megadrought is affecting food prices

California's multibillion-dollar agriculture industry is in serious trouble due to the drought. And you'll be paying for it at the grocery store.

Supply chain hiccups are causing overstocks, not just shortages

At this point, supply shortages in lumber, tomatoes and rental cars come as no surprise. But supply chain issues are not all about shortages these days. Overstock has been a problem in some sectors.

Keeping nonprofit CEOs out of the room when boards decide what to pay them yields good results

Keeping nonprofit chief executive officers out of meetings when members of their boards discuss or vote on compensation can lead to these CEOs making less money and working harder.

Why Instacart must automate to survive

Online grocery shopping exploded during the pandemic. But without automation, it won't be able to compete in the long run, says Professor of Supply Chain Management Elliot Rabinovich.

Low inventory leads to rising housing prices across Chandler, East Valley

Low inventory and a lack of new housing developments to keep up with the city’s demand have contributed to sky-high housing prices real estate experts say they are seeing across Chandler.

How redevelopment of Paradise Valley Mall could change that part of the Valley

Demolition work has started at the Paradise Valley (PV) Mall in Chandler, Arizona; it’s expected to continue through the rest of the year. This redevelopment could potentially change the East Valley, especially real estate.