Empire Group taps SimonCRE for Craig’s Crossing, a 120K-SF retail center at NEC of Cave Creek Rd and Carefree Hwy

5/7/2026

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Phoenix Business Journal

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• Subcategory: Retail: Shopping

• Tag: JV-Partnership | New Construction

• Additional Filters-Subcategory: Retail: Community Center, Retail: Grocery Anchored

• Company: Empire Group, SimonCRE

Highlights
Empire Group of Companies is partnering with SimonCRE to develop a $60 million retail center
Craig's Crossing will break ground in early 2027 in Carefree
The 120,000-square-foot project will include a 30,000-square-foot grocery store and multiple retail spaces