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Defender Direct acquires Williams Comfort Air

Home-security and satellite-dish installer Defender Direct Inc. has acquired local heating, cooling and plumbing powerhouse Williams Comfort Air, creating a home-services company with nearly 2,200 employees and $335 million in annual revenue.

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Finish Line boosts earnings outlook on Macy’s deal

The Indianapolis-based athletic apparel retailer expects its sales to grow by $250 million to $350 million a year as a result of a deal with Macy’s Inc. to become the department store chain’s exclusive athletic footwear partner.

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Big names competing for Butler project

Butler University is finalizing plans for a mixed-use parking garage project near Clowes Hall that would include neighborhood retail and housing and might cost as much as $45 million.

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Kennedys sell interests in running store chain

Bob and Melina Kennedy have sold their assets in BlueMile, a chain of running and fitness stores they founded 12 years ago as The Running Co. Co-founders Ashley and Andrea Johnson are now sole owners.

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Women’s retailer plans $37M expansion, 242 jobs

New York-based Ascena Retail Group, whose female clothing brands include Justice, Lane Bryant, Maurices and Dressbarn, plans to transform its 794,000-square-foot warehouse in Greencastle into an e-commerce distribution hub.

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