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Mike Orr, author of the monthly housing report issued through the W. P. Carey School of Business, said that developers were busy shopping for land in December.

Charles Redfield, the executive vice president of merchandising for Sam's Club, outlined the major lessons he’s learned in business at the February Economic Club of Phoenix Luncheon.

This year, retailers in Arizona saw a 6.7 percent increase in holiday sales year over year – topping the 3-4 percent reported for retailers nationally. That translated to $9.8 billion in sales, said W. P. Carey economist Dennis Hoffman at the Economic Club of Phoenix luncheon this week.

The spotlight has been on the W. P. Carey School’s Supply Chain Management department as our faculty served in leadership positions at three major conferences.

Many banks, airlines, hotels, and health care providers have raced to put as many service activities as possible online. Companies looking to reduce overhead think their customers like the greater freedom. But Professor Elliot Rabinovich finds this line of reasoning flawed.

The Phoenix economy is mending, with indications that its real estate market is the hottest in the nation. But before retail developers jump in, economist Dennis Hoffman cautions them to pause and consider how the retail landscape has changed.

Some workers turn to the Internet when they need answers to questions. Others pop down the hall in hopes that a more knowledgeable coworker is available to help.

Andrea Morales is the recipient of the 2013 Erin Anderson Award, which recognizes outstanding female marketing scholars and the contributions they make by nurturing other women who want to launch academic careers.

Supply in the Phoenix real estate market rose during January, but only slightly, according to Mike Orr, author of the monthly housing report from the W. P. Carey School of Business.

Studies show that CEOs face a significant risk to their future earnings and employment prospects when taking a job at a company with existing, or potential financial problems.