Fishers won’t let Ikea fuel retail blitz
Local officials are taking steps to preserve the vacant land surrounding the 35-acre Ikea site near Interstate 69 and 116th Street for office development.
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Roche completes buildings as part of $300M overhaul
Since 2012, the company has built five buildings, refurbished existing buildings, made upgrades to IT infrastructure, and increased investments in its diabetes care manufacturing technology.
Carriage houses offer homeowners supplemental income, space for guests
Homeowners are looking to capitalize on the hot downtown housing market by creating rental units—and they no longer need to seek a variance to build them under new city zoning rules, cutting down on the time and red tape.
Duke Realty exceeds expectations with third quarter results
The Indianapolis-based real estate investment trust topped analyst predictions for revenue and funds from operations.
Hofmeister retail property headed for foreclosure sale
The sale is intended to resolve a lawsuit filed by Wells Fargo Bank that accused Hofmeister of defaulting on a $2.3 million mortgage on the building.
Glass home offers little privacy but great entertaining space
K.C. Cohen a big fan of windows and open floor plans, which explains why his home is mostly a vast bank of windows.
Fountain Square record store, live-music spot to launch next month
The entrepreneur behind Rocket 88 Doughnuts has hooked up with two partners to create Square Cat Vinyl, which will feature live performers and serve beer, wine and coffee.
Simon Property raises annual outlook after strong quarter
The Indianapolis-based real estate company reported higher occupancy and rental rates at its shopping malls in the third quarter.
Former controller of Estridge Homes accused of $364K fraud scheme
Thomas Carter of Fishers has been charged with bank fraud after allegedly siphoning funds from his employer for more than three years.
Roundup: Waffle maker makes leap to corner spot downtown
The Walking Waffle Company, a confectioner based in Carmel that until now has focused exclusively on Indy-area farmers’ markets, could open as early as this weekend.
Marsh Supermarkets HQ building on block for $28.6 million
Marsh said it will continue to lease the 25-year-old building from the buyer until Nov. 21, 2026, at an initial annual rent of more than $2.8 million.
Construction under way on Celadon’s new $24M headquarters
The trucking company will move from the east side of Indianapolis to Mount Comfort in Hancock County, where it will have room to grow and better access to Interstate 70 for its drivers.
Jared Fogle’s ex-wife claims Subway covered up complaints
The ex-wife of former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle has filed suit against the fast-food sandwich chain, alleging executives knew about Fogle’s sexual attraction to young children as early as 2004 and stayed quiet about his pedophile predilections to preserve his role as a “cash cow” for the company.
Wurth Service Supply expanding, moving to Greenwood with $11.5M project
The distribution company, currently located on the north side of Indianapolis, is building a 230,000-square-foot facility in Greenwood’s Southpoint Business Park.
Indianapolis airport to sell 6.4-acre site to local developer
The Indianapolis Airport Authority on Friday also heard about plans to add hundreds of new public parking spaces at the airport in coming months.
Revitalization of Speedway’s Main Street wins Monumental Award
The 39th annual event, which recognizes excellence in architecture, engineering, neighborhood revitalization and construction, took place Thursday at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
Retail, housing, maker space revive east-side neighborhoods
Several developments are either underway or in the works that could transform the East 10th Street corridor into a burgeoning neighborhood hot spot.
Clothing retailer H&M plans third Indianapolis-area store
The clothing retailer is expected to welcome customers next spring at The Shops at Perry Crossing in Plainfield.
Pittman family dispute escalates with new lawsuit
Mark Pittman, son of late heart surgeon and developer John N. Pittman, filed a lawsuit Oct. 14 in Hamilton County against his siblings and family-owned entities involved with The Bridges, a retail development in Carmel that includes a Market District grocery store.
Judge limits expert testimony in Simon Property antitrust suit
The Indianapolis-based mall developer faces accusations that it used its massive influence to pressure retailers to sign leases at its mall in Mishawaka instead of in a competitor’s property.