Duke takes smaller loss despite falling revenue
Indianapolis-based Duke Realty Corp. on Wednesday reported a second-quarter loss of $28.5 million, slightly smaller than a loss of $29 million in the same quarter of 2011.
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Profit stagnates at French firm with Simon Property ties
Klepierre SA, the Paris-based shopping-center landlord that’s 27-percent owned by Simon Property Group Inc., said first-half profit was little changed as disposals curbed rental income growth.
Stock Yards Bank finalizing Di Rimini makeover plans
The bank that owns the infamous Di Rimini apartment project is offering more details about its plans to overhaul and finish the development at 733 N. Capitol Ave.
Simon boosts dividend, outlook after strong second quarter
The Indianapolis-based mall giant is benefitting from robust demand for space from retailers in the United States. It's also ratcheting up growth by investing overseas.
Suburban office market gaining ground on downtown
Figures from Cassidy Turley showed the suburban market growing by 247,000 square feet while downtown contracted by 68,000 square feet in the first half of the year.
J.C. Penney sells Simon Property stake for $248M
J.C. Penney Co. said Monday that it is selling the bulk of its interest in mall developer Simon Property Group Inc. for $248 million as it focuses on its core business.
Lids division renews contract with IUPUI
Under the five-year deal, Nike will maintain its status as the official outfitter of all student athletes on the 16 varsity sports teams at IUPU. The initial deal was signed in October 2009. Terms of the current agreement were not disclosed.
INSIDE DISH: Unlikely pair pilot Ship to profit
OK, so an accountant and a tattoo artist start a bar. Except it's no joke. Clearly defined roles have helped the odd-couple co-owners of The Sinking Ship navigate a turbulent startup and land on solid financial ground.
City decides on half block for transit hub
The Mayor’s Office and local mass transit leaders have reached consensus on a site for a $30 million downtown transit center. The preferred location is a city-owned surface parking lot along Washington Street between the City-County Building and Marion County Jail.
HHGregg setbacks reflect deeper woes, some fear
Retailer’s operating income is the same as five years ago, even though it has triple the number of stores.
Large Broad Ripple apartment complex slated for $10M renovation
New owner of property bought out of foreclosure seeks city revenue bonds, state low-income housing tax credits.
Wholesale prices for used vehicles decelerate in June
Wholesale used vehicle prices fell 3.6 percent, to $9,893 on average, in June compared with the same month of 2011, according to data compiled by Tom Kontos, an executive at Carmel-based wholesale auction chain Adesa Inc.
Group: OneAmerica garage needs retail, better design
A group of urban policy advocates and bloggers are appealing the city’s approval of a monolithic parking garage, arguing taxpayers footing the bill for the project deserve better.
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.
Browning ordered to testify over Duke Energy CEO’s ouster
Indianapolis real estate developer and Duke Energy Corp. director Michael Browning has been ordered to appear Friday before the North Carolina Utilities Commission, which is investigating the unexpected ouster of the utility’s new CEO just hours after the company merged with Progress Energy Inc.
Dealmaking, construction picking up on Speedway’s Main Street
The six-block stretch just outside the front door of the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway was desolate when the town of Speedway formed a redevelopment commission in June 2005.
Area home-sale agreements show June increase
Home-sale agreements in the nine-county Indianapolis area were up nearly 5 percent in June compared to a year ago, the F.C. Tucker Co. announced Monday afternoon. Year-to-date sales contracts through the first six months are up 13.4 percent.
Former ATA campus set to find new use as classroom
Ivy Tech Community College will begin offering accounting, business, criminal justice and information technology classes at the former airline campus on the northern edge of Indianapolis International Airport.
U.S. retail sales sink for third straight month
Retail sales fell 0.5 percent in June from May, the Commerce Department said Monday. Consumers spent less on autos, furniture, appliances, on building and garden supplies, and at department stores.
Area sees June dip in residential building permits
Home builders filed fewer building permits in the nine-county Indianapolis area last month, but filings are still up through the first six months of 2012.