Kroger dusts off plans for giant Fishers grocery
Kroger Co. is resurrecting plans to replace its busy Olio Road grocery in Fishers with a 123,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace store.
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Kroger quarterly results beat market expectations
Kroger Co., the leading grocer in Indianapolis in terms of market share, on Thursday reported earnings of $347 million in its fiscal second quarter, exceeding analyst expectations.
Judge dismisses wrongful death suit against Kroger
The mother of an Indianapolis man shot at a Kroger by a store manager in what police said was an attempted robbery filed the suit in 2012.
New grocer’s arrival adds to questions about Marsh
Because Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle wants to enter the Indianapolis market, you'd think it would initiate discussions to buy Marsh Supermarkets, which has been hanging a for-sale banner for years. But a Giant Eagle spokesman said there have been no discussions.
Discount retailers, grocers await impact of food-stamp cut
With an estimated 8 percent of shoppers using food stamps, the impact will probably be felt most acutely by discount retailers such as Dollar General Corp., Family Dollar Stores Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores, analysts say.
Woman sues Kroger, ex-manager over shooting
Christine Nelson was held hostage by a man who was fatally shot as he tried to rob a northwest-side Kroger. She alleges that witnessing the incident caused her "extreme mental anguish and emotional distress."
Investor: Kroger missed chance to buy ‘linchpin’ property
Owner of real estate near 16th and Central says grocery chain showed little interest, but Kroger says it still wants property to make way for new downtown store.
Mother of man shot to death at Kroger files suit
Jeremi Atkinson was fatally shot in December by a Kroger manager during what prosecutors determined was an attempted robbery. A federal lawsuit filed by Toni Atkinson claims the supermarket chain was negligent for not enforcing a firearms policy.
Kroger convinces council member of need for gas station
Kroger Co. will add a gas station to its store at West 86th Street and Township Line Road after successfully lobbying an Indianapolis City-County Council member who'd threatened to stand in its way.
Kroger, using gas to lift market share, hits speed bump
Gas stations occupy an increasing number of Kroger parking lots, but Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. is facing opposition to a proposed gas station at its West 86th Street and Township Line Road grocery.
Fatal shooting creates human resources issue for Kroger
Kroger officials are reviewing the actions of a manager who fatally shot a would-be robber inside a grocery store while it was busy with customers.
Kroger plans $3.8 million school investment
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based grocer announced Wednesday a new three-year, $3.8 million investment that will support library grants, schools and a literacy initiative across Indianapolis.
Turkey Hill chain targets Indianapolis
A convenience-store chain called Turkey Hill Minit Markets is expanding into central Indiana. The chain opened its first Indianapolis store in October and plans to add at least five more by the end of 2011.
Plans for Kroger-anchored center in west Carmel fall through
The grocer might reconsider the Altum Garden’s site if economic variables change.
Sun Capital’s cuts spark union drive at Marsh Supermarkets
Workers at the Beech Grove grocery will vote Sept. 17. The United Food and Commercial Workers would have to prevail in votes at all locations to provide representation for the entire chain.
Marsh taken off the market
The parent company of Marsh Supermarkets plans to continue investing in the local grocery chain after it failed to find a
buyer for the chain of roughly 100 stores. Half of those are in Indianapolis.
Kroger fined over worker’s death at Franklin store
State regulators have issued a $17,000 fine against Kroger Co. over a warehouse accident that led to a worker’s death.
Franklin woman dies after grocery warehouse accident
The 32-year-old Kroger worker had been on life support since a pallet of bottled water fell on her March 15.
Revived Marsh Supermarkets goes up for sale
Florida-based Sun Capital has completed the turnaround of Marsh Supermarkets and now is seeking a buyer
for the home-grown chain. CEO Frank Lazaran told IBJ Sun will sell Marsh “when the market is right, financing
is right, and
someone is willing to pay a fair multiple.”
O’Malia’s closing northside market after 33 years
The O’Malia’s Food Market near 56th Street and Emerson Avenue will close for good this weekend after a 33-year run.