Biglari says higher prices wouldn’t fix Steak n Shake, but not everyone agrees
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Custom homebuilder expands to downtown condos
Litz & Eaton Development Co. and its two affiliates have grown from annual revenue of $1 million in 2011, the year residential developer Brad Litz and custom homebuilder John Eaton founded the company, to an expected $40 million this year.
MEMORY BANK: Kentucky Avenue billboard advertises used cars
This 1927 billboard above Martin Zinkan grocery at 1205 Kentucky Ave. advertises used cars at Capitol Overland Co. at Capitol Avenue and Michigan Street (a building that remains).
Restaurant-week promotions drive customers to try new eateries
Chefs vie for adventurous diners’ attention by putting together special fixed-price menus, usually three or four courses highlighting some of the chef’s best work.
City rushes to use $3M to raze abandoned houses
The Hogsett administration is racing against an end-of-year deadline to tear down blighted homes with $3 million it has remaining from a federal grant awarded in 2014 to tackle the problem.
Bricks and beams warm up industrial condo
Jeweler Nick Blum turned the former paint manufacturing plant—which dates to the 1890s—into several upscale condos with industrial details.
Newcomers add flavors to International Marketplace
If you haven’t been to the International Marketplace in a while (or not at all), here’s a rundown of the newest establishments on the multicultural menu just off Interstate 65 on the west side.
Babies ‘R’ Us demise sets off scramble for baby registries
The liquidation of Toys “R” Us Inc. has raised a big question: What happens to all the customers who had baby registries at the soon-to-be-defunct retailer?
Saks parent, a Simon Property partner, unable to escape slump
The rebound taking shape in parts of the retail industry eluded the owner of the Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor department stores, which failed over the holiday season to reverse a decline in same-store sales.
Warehouses now more valuable than office buildings, thanks to Amazon
Despite a lot of construction, warehouses are being leased as soon as the cranes come down. Indianapolis, Phoenix and California’s Inland Empire are among the hot markets nationally.
Brookfield’s deal for GGP seen as underpriced, bad for malls
Brookfield Property’s deal to take over shopping center landlord GGP Inc. isn’t winning over Wall Street analysts, nor is it scoring points with investors in retail real estate stocks, including Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group.
Santorini Greek Kitchen closing after 17 years in Fountain Square
Owners Taki and Jeanette Sawi said the restaurant’s last day of operations will be Saturday, but some of the eatery’s menu items will still be available at another venue.
Indianapolis-area home sales jump as inventories tighten, prices rise
The total number of active home listings in the region plummeted 19.4 percent, from 8,489 at the end of February 2017 to just 6,845 at the end of last month.
Brookfield Property to buy Simon Property rival for $9.25 billion
GGP Inc., known as General Growth Properties until changing the name a year ago, is the second-largest U.S. shopping mall owner behind Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group.
Finish Line’s merger with British suitor could pose challenge to Foot Locker
Combining Indianapolis-based Finish Line Inc. and JD Sports Fashion from across the pond could create a firm within striding distance of the sports apparel industry’s heavyweight, according to an analyst.
Two manufacturers plan new plants in Whitestown, nearly 200 jobs
A food-packaging maker and one of the world’s largest bearing manufacturers have plans to spend more than $22 million and lease more than 400,000 square feet of space in Boone County if tax incentives are approved.
United Kingdom retailer buying Finish Line for $558M
The purchaser is not Sports Direct International, a United Kingdom-based firm that began buying up Finish Line shares last year, but rather its top rival, JD Sports.
Sources say Kroger-Target merger report not accurate
Shares of Target Corp. and Kroger Co. jumped Friday morning after a business newsletter reported that the two retailers were in talks to merge. But several other media outlets said there was no truth to the report.
Macy’s to open new outlet concept at local shopping center
The retailer is bringing its Macy’s Backstage concept to the Indianapolis area, with an opening set for April 14. The concept has been credited with revitalizing sales at dozens of Macy’s locations.
Simon Property’s CFO to retire after 30 years with company
Andrew Juster joined the Indianapolis-based company in 1989 when it was known as Melvin Simon & Associates.