Month: August 2017

Working on a home is one of the joys of being a homeowner. And to do these home improvement projects, one generally has to go to the right stores to get the materials that they need. Despite this, home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowe's may be under threat from a newcomer in the field: Amazon. Lowe's and Home Depot have long been touted as being "Amazon-proof", but that fact might not be so certain anymore, analysts believe. The information comes from a CNBC.com article about the quarterly earnings of Lowe's, with many investors paying attention to the impact that Amazon had on the retailer. One of the individuals watching the earnings is Boris Schlossberg, the managing director of foreign exchange strategy at BK Asset Management. The expectation is that Amazon's e-c...

Earlier this month, hundreds of new laws debuted in Arizona. One, in particular, has been subject to quite a bit of debate in recent years and involves local businesses that are being sued for failing to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. But instead of punishing the businesses, this law actually restricts who can file lawsuits pertaining to issues of disability access. Lawmakers found that instead of protecting Americans who are living with disabilities, these lawsuits are often an attempt by attorneys to make a quick buck. Since 2013, filings connected to alleged ADA violations have spiked by 150%. In Arizona, according to Attorney General Mark Brnovich, there were more than 2,000 "copy-and-paste type lawsuits" like these clogging the state's court system in 2015, when B...

On Sunday, August 13, approximately 160 dogs made their way to Delaware. Prior residents of the Phoenix animal shelter, the dogs landed in New Castle County Airport ready for their forever homes. According to AZ Central, the transportation of the dogs came at a time of crisis for the shelter. In the heat of the summer months, the shelter had become terribly overcrowded, and with no homes for the pups, there was likely to be only one alternative for many of the dogs. Fortunately, the shelter found help from various organizations including GreaterGood.org, a charity specializing in improving animal welfare, which funded the flight of Delaware's new furry friends. The flight was also funded by Wings of Rescue, a charity that works to airlift animals in life-threatening situations. "...

According to research recently released by the Arizona Office of Tourism, a record-breaking 43 million overnight visitors spent time in the Grand Canyon State last year. But while they funneled in $58 million per day, other data shows that full-time AZ residents are less financially secure than those who live elsewhere in the United States. Domestic visitation increased by 2.7% from the previous year, with most visitors hailing from California, New York, and Illinois. Those who visited Arizona last year spent $21.2 billion total, which equates to more than $40,000 every minute. And that spending directly supported approximately 184,000 jobs throughout the state. Throughout the U.S., one out of nine jobs depends on travel and tourism. Since Arizona is an outdoor adventurer's dream, it's ...

American manufacturing is having a bit of a moment in 2017, thanks in large part to some close attention from the White House. President Trump rode into office on the promise of a greater American manufacturing industry, and millions of workers are eager to see him deliver on those promises. To that end, President Trump recently hosted "Made in America" week at the White House, where he celebrated American-made goods. But what exactly does it mean when an item is designated as "Made In The USA?" It's a lot more complicated than you may think. Somewhere around 50% of products "Made In America" require welding, but the Federal Trade Commission is actually the body that determines who earns this coveted label. No matter how much welding or American labor went into the product, the label...