Fresh Thyme opening sixth Indy-area grocery
With the new location, fast-growing Fresh Thyme will have 46 stores operating in the Midwest since launching in 2012.
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Grocery wholesaler to lay off 187 after losing Marsh contract
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. says it will eliminate 187 jobs in Indianapolis and Yorktown because its contract with Marsh Supermarkets Inc. is coming to an end.
Former WISH-TV anchor Halvorson lands job with Kroger
Eric Halvorson, who lost his job at WISH-TV late last year after 32 years an anchorman and reporter, has been hired by the Kroger Co.
Trailblazing grocer exploring move to newer, larger space
The Pogue’s Run food cooperative on the city’s east side is discussing whether to put down stakes a few blocks away in the Clifford Corners mixed-use development.
Cheaper beef makes return just in time for grilling season
Americans celebrating Memorial Day this weekend have a pleasant surprise coming their way: the cheapest retail prices for ground beef in two years.
Frozen food recall covers many stores, several years
It's one of the largest food recalls in recent memory, with well over 400 products sold under more than 40 different brand names at major retailers including Costco, Target, Trader Joe’s and Safeway.
Egg prices near 5-year low as farms recover from bird-flu crisis
The cost of making everything from quiches to cakes is less than before avian influenza killed more than 35 million laying hens and the government spent $1 billion to prevent the disease from spreading.
Aldi taking Walmart’s low-price edge in grocery wars
Aldi stores lack the massive size and selection of a Walmart, but their rapid proliferation and ability to offer even lower prices are putting pressure on the giant discounter.
New Wal-Mart milk plant to employ 200 in Indiana
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to build a multimillion-dollar milk-processing plant on 80 acres of farmland south of Fort Wayne International Airport, state officials announced Friday.
Fresh Market grocery chain acquired for $1.4 billion
Fresh Market, which operates five stores in Indiana, including three in the Indianapolis area, has been sold to buyout firm Apollo Global Management.
Meijer to invest $400M in new, remodeled stores this year
Midwest retailer Meijer plans to open nine new stores this year, including one in Indianapolis. It also plans to remodel numerous stores.
Meijer store among slew of new projects in McCordsville
The population of the town near Geist has grown in the past decade to the point that it's starting to attract big projects, including the Meijer store.
Kroger to offer anti-overdose drug without prescription
The supermarket chain will make naloxone available in its pharmacies across Ohio and northern Kentucky, a region hard-hit by deadly heroin.
Fresh Market shares jump after report Kroger could buy chain
The possible acquisition is not a complete surprise. Fresh Market has been trying to get someone to save it for months now, and Kroger has been on an aggressive acquisition spree.
Marsh says it will upgrade nearly half its stores in 2016
The Fishers-based grocery chain did not say how much it would spend to "remodel and upgrade" 30 of its 73 stores.
Kroger plans $178 million acquisition of Roundy’s
Kroger will add about 150 stores in Wisconsin and Illinois with acquisition, expanding its already sizable presence in the Midwest.
Researchers, ranchers beefing up steak with algae, flaxseed
Health-conscious consumers might be persuaded to eat more beef if it was fortified with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids naturally found in salmon and walnuts, according to researchers and some ranchers.
Instacart rolls out grocery delivery service in Indianapolis
Instacart said it has hired 70 local shoppers who will pick up and deliver merchandise starting Tuesday from Marsh Supermarkets, Whole Foods Market, Petco, Georgetown Market and Costco.
Marsh renews Symphony on Prairie sponsorship through 2018
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s outdoor concert series posted total attendance of more than 100,000 in 2014. Marsh Supermarkets has sponsored the series since its inception in 1982.
Kroger rolls out online shopping service at Carmel store
Kroger is among several grocery stores that are testing or using online ordering systems in various markets.