Phoenix Sales Jobs Supported by Back-to-School Shopping

Although sales won't be as high as last year, back-to-school shopping will still support many Phoenix sales jobs (http://lazboyjobs.com).

The National Retail Federation Back-to-School survey found that total back-to-school spending will reach $68.8 billion this year, marking the second-largest consumer spending event for retailers, second only to the winter holidays. However, students and their families are planning to spend less this year.

Families with children in kindergarten through 12th grade will spend a total of $22.8 billion this year. Each family will spend an average of $603.63 on necessities, which is a slight decrease from the $606.40 spent last year.

Families of college students will spend an average of $808.71 on necessities - from apparel and furniture to electronics and food items - which is down from $835.73 last year.

"Families aren't opposed to spending on what they need, but parents want their children to take a good look around at what they already have before deciding what to buy for back to school this year," Matthew Shay, president and CEO of NRF, said in a statement. "Retailers understand consumers are extremely focused on value and are taking this opportunity to offer substantial savings on merchandise."

Nursing Jobs in Arizona: Top Nursing Homes

There are plenty of nursing jobs in Arizona at some of the state's top nursing homes.

Earlier this year, U.S. News & World Report released its list of the top nursing homes in the nation. A total of 27 nursing homes throughout Arizona were considered to be among the best in the nation, receiving top ratings in a number of fields.

All of the homes included on the list received five starts - the highest available rating - from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Each nursing home's overall rating is based on its performance in health inspections, nurse staffing, and medical care.

The nursing homes in Arizona included on the list are:

1. Vi at Grayhawk (Scottsdale)
2. Christian Care Nursing Center (Phoenix)
3. La Hacienda at La Posada (Green Valley)
4. Beatitudes Campus (Phoenix)
5. Copper Mountain Inn (Globe)
6. Good Samaritan Society-Peoria Good Shepherd (Peoria)
7. Good Samaritan Society-Prescott Valley (Prescott Valley)
8. Life Care Center of South Mountain (Phoenix)
9. Weyrich Healthcare of Westminster Village (Scottsdale)
10. Advanced Health Care of Scottsdale (Scottsdale)
11. Cook Health Care (Youngtown)
12. The Forum at Desert Harbor (Peoria)
13. Health Care Center-Forum Tucson (Tucson)
14. Maryland Gardens Care Center (Phoenix)
15. Northern Cochise Nursing Home (Willcox)
16. Park Avenue Health and Rehabilitation Center (Tucson)
17. Scottsdale Nursing & Rehab Center (Scottsdale)
18. Glencroft Care Center (Glendale)
19. Hacienda Nursing Facility (Phoenix)
20. Life Care Center of North Glendale (Glendale)
21. Palm Valley Rehab & Care Center (Goodyear)
22. Mountain View Care Center (Tucson)
23. Phoenix Mountain Nursing Center (Phoenix)
24. Caremeridian-Phoenix (Phoenix)
25. Sierra Winds (Peoria)
26. Sonora at Splendido (Tucson)
27. The Health Care Center at Friendship Village (Tempe)