U.S. retail sales posted an unexpected gain in May as consumers stepped up purchases of motor vehicles and building materials, according to Reuters on Thursday. Data from the U.S Commerce Department revealed that sales increased 0.3% last month after rising 0.4% in April, surpassing economists’ forecast for a slip of 0.1%. Year-over-year, sales rose 1
Empire’s Arro in Downtown Phoenix to Become Arizona’s Tallest Mixed-Use Tower
Empire Group of Companies, working through its luxury urban infill division Aspirant Development, is moving forward with plans for a
Steve Griffin
April 23, 2026
