Former funeral home on East 10th Street to become events center
A downtown developer has bought the large, Victorian-style home that was built in 1898 by Fremont Alford, a prominent Marion County judge.
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HHGregg loses money again, but tops analyst expectations
HHGregg Inc. failed to turn a profit for the 11th straight quarter as sales at the Indianapolis-based retail chain continued to fall, but the company did see some improvement in key financial categories.
Purdue survey: Indiana farmland values continue to fall
The 2016 Purdue Farmland Value Survey released Wednesday found average declines of 8.2 percent to 8.7 percent from last year, depending on land quality.
Fishers seeking to restrict retail along I-69 corridor
City Councilors soon will weigh tighter rules for stores and restaurants along I-69 to streamline the "hodgepodge" of development standards and give them greater say over new projects.
Unfinished River North commands top rents, boosts Keystone office market
Still under construction, PK Partners’ 102,000-square-foot office building near The Fashion Mall is already entirely pre-leased. Its performance further juices the area’s in-demand office sector.
Retailer HHGregg takes interim label off Riesbeck’s titles
Indianapolis-based HHGregg officially named Robert Riesbeck president and CEO on Monday. The executive joined the company in 2014 as chief financial officer.
Indiana continues to lead U.S. in pharmacy robberies
There were more pharmacy robberies in Indiana last year than California, which has a population about six times larger.
Kite Realty tops Wall Street expectations in 2nd quarter
Kite Realty Group Trust lost money in the second quarter but beat analyst expectations when it came to revenue and funds from operations.
Local retailers betting on board games
An expanding universe of specialty retailers in central Indiana and across the country is satiating an appetite for old-fashioned—and new-fashioned—board games.
Kite Realty spent millions on deal that didn’t occur
The Indianapolis-based company spent $2.8 million in the second quarter on a potential purchase it ultimately decided not to pursue.
Chicken chain with big appetite for growth stumbles in Indy
After rapidly opening restaurants in Indianapolis, Atlanta-based Popeyes says they are underperforming, and it's trying to bolster their results.
Design for TWG’s $70M Park at Pulliam Square receives approval
City approval of the design paves the way for TWG Development LLC to begin construction this fall on the downtown project at 307 N. Pennsylvania St.
U.S. homeownership tumbles to its lowest rate since 1965
U.S. homeownership has fallen to its lowest mark in more than 50 years as rising prices put buying out of reach for many renters.
Retail, residential projects to continue East 16th Street surge
The operators of Tinker Street plan to open a Mexican restaurant along the revitalized corridor, while Hotel Tango Whiskey readies to expand operations there. Also, two more residential developments are in the works.
Duke Realty meets analyst predictions with quarterly results
Duke Realty Corp. on Wednesday reported a smaller profit on slightly more revenue in the second quarter, along with key performance results that met analyst expectations.
Simon coveting restaurants, online retailers to fill mall space
Simon executives told analysts during a conference call Wednesday that the company has added 200 restaurants to its tenant mix in the past five years, 53 of which should open either this year or in 2017.
Retailer Target leaving IndyCar after 27 seasons as sponsor
Target Corp. will leave IndyCar at the end of this season after 27 years with Chip Ganassi Racing that included 11 championships and four Indianapolis 500 victories.
Simon raises dividend, outlook on solid quarterly results
The mall owner said funds from operations, a key performance measure, remained flat, but they beat analyst estimates by a penny.
Existing home sales, prices rise amid tightening inventory
Existing-home sales in central Indiana increased 5.4 percent in June and the average price rose to $203,913.
City seeks input on new use for Butler-Tarkington fire station
The 84-year-old building at 56th and Illinois streets is expected to draw plenty of interest from restaurateurs due to its proximity to the neighborhood’s prime commercial corner.