MD Logistics adds fourth warehouse in Plainfield
The third-party logistics company said it plans to increase its workforce by 50 full-time workers over the next five years.
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UPDATE: Shake Shack among slew of new restaurants set to land at Indianapolis airport
The airport’s board is set to vote Friday on concessions contracts for the burger chain and 11 other local and national airport newcomers. In all, the contracts cover 19 food and beverage spots.
Lumber Liquidators paying $33M to settle U.S. fraud charges
One of the biggest retailers of flooring products will pay to settle fraud charges by federal authorities who accused the company of falsely saying its Chinese-made laminate flooring met formaldehyde emissions standards.
Opponents of proposed Carmel mosque lose zoning appeal
The Carmel zoning board’s approval of the construction of an Islamic community center was affirmed Tuesday as an appeals court determined opponents of the planned mosque failed to timely file the necessary paperwork to make their case.
District Tap gets needed approval to open downtown site
The District Tap is proceeding with plans to open a location at 141 S. Meridian St. after receiving approval to add a patio door on Georgia Street.
Home decor retailer with Carmel store files for bankruptcy
Los Angeles-based Z Gallerie said it plans to close 17 of its 76 stores as part of the Chapter 11 reorganization.
Westfield council approves $35M financing plan for Grand Junction Plaza
The 4-3 decision followed a public hearing during which more than a dozen residents spoke for and against the financing plan.
Butler switches food-service vendors in move affecting 200 workers
California-based Bon Appetit Management will take over in May for Philadephia-based Aramark Corp., which had the contract for 20 years.
Tesla raises prices as Musk backtracks on plan to close stores
Tesla will increase the cost of its vehicles by an average of about 3 percent after rethinking a plan announced just 10 days earlier to wind down all but a small number of its stores.
Plan for private health clinic at Broad Ripple Park hits opposition
A group that opposes a public-private partnership to help raise funds for an event center in Broad Ripple Park plans a forum Monday night to discuss the matter, but did not invite city or park officials.
Biglari says Steak n Shake turnaround to start with speedy service
What's wrong with Steak n Shake? Sardar Biglari says a key problem is a failure to upgrade kitchen equipment and design, leaving the chain with “high-cost, labor intensive, slow service.”
Soccer stadium likely would find other uses—especially if it’s downtown
The Indy Eleven would likely need the $150 million soccer stadium proposed by owner Ersal Ozdemir for only about 20 matches a year.
Fashion retailer with five local stores going out of business
The 44-year-old fashion retailer, which declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, said it would begin liquidation sales at all 416 locations nationwide.
Shake Shack scouting Indianapolis market for restaurant locations
The New York-based chain plans to add 36 to 40 locations this year. It is advertising for Indianapolis restaurant staff but has not announced it is coming.
Bills would let Whitestown, Greenwood, Danville impose 1 percent food-and-beverage tax
Three more suburban communities are seeking to impose a food and beverage tax to help fund infrastructure, public safety and quality-of-life improvements.
Thompson Thrift plans townhomes, hotel for land adjacent to The Yard
Thompson Thrift Retail Group now has firmer plans for developing land adjacent to The Yard at Fishers District as the project moves forward in the zoning process. The plan moved forward in the approval process Wednesday night.
Hoteliers oppose legislation that’s tied to convention center expansion
Some of the biggest hotel operators in Indianapolis say the city would not be able to absorb the 800-room and 600-room hotels planned by Kite Realty Group Trust alongside the proposed expansion of the Indiana Convention Center at Pan Am Plaza.
Dollar Tree to close up to 390 Family Dollar stores
In central Indiana, there are 48 Family Dollar stores and 38 Dollar Tree stores within 25 miles of downtown Indianapolis.
Metazoa Brewing Co. to open Broad Ripple taproom
Metazoa plans to build its taproom on a site along the canal, just east of The Coil apartment building.
Kurt Vonnegut Museum planning to buy building on Indiana Avenue
The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library is hoping to raise $1.5 million to acquire the building, which would house the museum and a cafe operated by the owners of Bluebeard restaurant.