Retail has been slowly moving online for years now, but that digital shift, along with other challenges, is certainly being felt in Phoenix.
The Valley is experiencing a windfall of commercial storefront vacancies, and members of the Phoenix City Council are working to address the issue and stave off the potential economic setbacks those vacancies might bring.
The issue was discussed at Wednesday’s Workforce and Economic Development subcommittee meeting, with Councilwoman Debra Stark leading the charge based on trends she’s seen in her district.
