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Marsh preparing to close another seven supermarkets
The seven closings come on top of three other store closures that Marsh confirmed earlier this week.
Salad shortage could last until May after Californian deluge
Heavy rain in California’s Salinas Valley has squeezed U.S. salad supplies and it may be a several more weeks before supermarket shelves are fully stocked again.
Marsh cites ‘weak performance’ for three more store closures
The three closures include a store involved in a lawsuit filed by a landlord that accuses Marsh of not paying rent at the site.
Marsh Supermarkets set to close Nora store in April
The Marsh chain continues to downsize amid growing competition. The store on East 86th Street has struggled to attract customers since a Kroger opened across the street in 2010.
Amazon struggles to find strategy that works in $800B grocery market
Despite several attempts to break into industry over almost a decade, the company has struggled to entice shoppers en masse to buy eggs, steaks and berries online the same way they’ve flocked to buy books, tablets and toys.
Marsh poised for more closings, sued for nonpayment of rents
Struggling Marsh Supermarkets has stopped paying rent on six Indianapolis stores, a move that might suggest the struggling chain is preparing to close them to shore up finances.
Meijer to roll out home-delivery grocery service in Indianapolis
The regional retailer, which has about a dozen superstores in the area, said it will offer the service beginning in April through outside vendor Shipt Inc.
State GOP leaders ready to make another run at Sunday sales
Grocery chains, convenience stores and pharmacies have pushed for years to have Indiana's eight decades-old ban lifted and be able to sell alcohol on Sundays, but a compromise has been elusive.
Marsh to close store near 53rd and Keystone
Marsh Supermarkets, which has been showing signs of struggle amid growing competition, plans to close the store Jan. 28. The location is where Marsh opened its first Indianapolis store, in 1957.
Marsh grocery chain owes more than $200,000 in unpaid bills
Contractors and at least one landlord say Marsh Supermarkets has fallen behind on rent and other bills—a development that suggests the locally based chain is facing heightened financial strain.
Indy-based produce distributor Caito Foods selling for $217M
Michigan-based SpartanNash said part of the allure of Caito was its newly built, $32 million "Fresh Kitchen" in Indianapolis, which will process, cook and package fresh protein-based foods and complete meals.
O’Malia’s store on south side closing in November
After the store on South Meridian Street shuts its doors next month, just one O’Malia’s grocery will remain.
Kroger expects to earn less this year on falling prices
The Cincinnati-based supermarket operator—the No. 1 grocery player in the Indianapolis area— said Friday it was hurt by falling prices of eggs, meats and other products, forcing it to lower its earnings guidance for the year.
Bank bucks trend by opening teller-less branch in grocery
Some banks have been closing their mini-branches in stores, but PNC Financial Services is applying the trend toward automated transactions to its new location in Carmel’s Market District Supermarket.
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.
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.