• Shoppers in Arizona buy goods differently than in years past.
  • Not all stores have responded well to the new online marketplace.
  • Retailers around the state are facing closure or bankruptcy this year.

Is it too obvious to point out that the world has changed at an alarming rate in the past five or so years? Prior to the world-changing pandemic lockdowns, online retailers were already replacing brick-and-mortar stores; the ripple effect is now being felt on a grand scale.

15 Retailers in Arizona Risking Bankruptcy or Closeure
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READ: 'Devastating.' Struggling Discount Store Closing All AZ Locations

Shopping in Arizona's Modern World

Here's a tale I think most of us can relate to:

It's Saturday night. I'm sitting in my jammies, all cozy and content, streaming my latest obsession on Netflix. I suddenly remember, "I'm almost out of laundry detergent!"

I grab my phone and open the Amazon app. 

Click on Past Purchases...laundry detergent...add to cart.

√Buy.

√Done.

I return to my show, sip my hot cocoa and carry on with my evening.

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How many of us can relate to this?

Whether you were already on the prime path to online shopping because it was easy and convenient or you changed your habits because being confined to your home made it necessary, there's no denying that the way we shop has changed.

READ: Will Big Lots Close Stores in Arizona?

15 Retailers in Arizona Risking Bankruptcy or Closeure
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Most of us rely on the ease and convenience of online shopping or delivery apps like Instacart. Either way, we're not shopping the way we once were.

And that's really changed the landscape for retail stores in Arizona. Times have changed, and retailers are feeling the pinch.

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Once Mighty Retailers in Arizona Could See the End of the Road

I like to imagine my great-granddaddy thumbing through a thick Sears catalog, looking for everything from tools to clothing to home goods. Sears stores once dotted the landscape; now, there are a mere 12 locations left.

Our new shopping habits have affected retailers across the board, and now, these Arizona retailers are changing their path, hoping to stay relevant.

Sources: Yahoo! Finance | AZ Central | 247WallStreet.com

15 Arizona Retailers at Staggering Risk For Bankruptcy

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The Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Arizona

Do you drive one of these highly sought-after vehicles? These vehicles are often stolen and resold or broken down for parts, often crossing the border to Mexico from Arizona. Here's our list of top 10 most stolen vehicles.

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These 16 Things Found in Arizona Grocery Stores are Filthy!

You will definitely want to wash your hands after touching these things in while you're shopping. From bacteria to viruses, these "highly touched" items can get you and your family sick.

Here's what you can do to stay safe.

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