New Zia Records store in Phoenix will be its biggest yet. Here's what to expect

Zia Records is preparing to open its biggest store yet at 35th Avenue and Bethany Home Road in the Maryvale neighborhood of Phoenix.

The Phoenix-based chain is moving its 19th Avenue and Camelback store into a new location slated for soft opening in early August. Grand opening celebrations with special promotions, exclusive releases, giveaways, events and more are planned for late August.

According to a press release, the move was driven by a desire to provide customers with "an even better experience" and more extensive range of products at a store "dedicated to enhancing its customers’ journey by curating a diverse selection that caters to all tastes and interests."

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What to expect at the new Zia Records store in Phoenix

The new Zia Records on Bethany Home Road will house an even more expansive selection of records, tapes, CDs, games, movies, toys, collectibles and other pop-culture-oriented items.

Zia CEO Jarrett Hankinson issued a statement saying, “We are excited to showcase our biggest store yet, providing a unique shopping experience for everyone in our communities.

“This new location will continue to allow Zia Records to provide the Phoenix Valley with the very best in music, entertainment and popular culture while enhancing what it means to be the BEST Record Store in 2023."

Established in Phoenix in 1980, Zia Records has eight locations in Phoenix, Tucson and Las Vegas.

For more information on the new location, visit ziarecords.com and follow Zia on social media @ziarecords for updates and announcements.

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