INSIDE DISH: St. Elmo stakes out expansion plan
Co-owner Craig Huse's designs to create a 3,000-square-foot bar above the landmark eatery is just another example of Elmo's tradition-based evolution.
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Finish Line reports rise in quarterly earnings, sales
The Indianapolis-based retailer earned $34.3 million in its fiscal quarter, compared with $30.6 million a year ago. Revenue rose 2.7 percent, to $384.6 million.
High-rise living in midtown Indianapolis
Author Lorene Burkhart remains grounded despite her penthouse surroundings
Toning-shoe trend fading, but doesn’t trip up Finish Line
The toning trend in athletic shoes apparently has run its course. Sales of the oddly shaped shoes fell more than 45 percent in the fourth quarter for The Finish Line Inc., but the local retailer still posted improved profit and revenue.
IU Health cancels $73M project, acquires Gateway Plaza
Indiana University Health has canceled its plans for a $73 million administrative office building at 16th Street and Capitol Avenue and has instead purchased the Gateway Plaza tower at 10th and Illinois streets.
Indiana report says drugstores, grocers best at not selling liquor to minors
Liquor stores didn’t do as well, undercutting their argument against allowing other retailers to sell cold beer.
Circle Centre finally lands major fourth-floor tenant
Circle Centre mall is on the verge of landing a major new tenant for its struggling fourth floor.
Luna Music closes Mass Ave. store
Closure leaves locally owned independent record shop with one location, in Meridian Kessler, as the industry struggles to compete with digital downloading.
Colts-themed restaurant in works in betting parlor space
A South Florida restaurateur has plans to open a Indianapolis Colts-themed restaurant in Claypool Court, a retail and hotel center near Circle Centre mall downtown.
Altum’s staying put at current west Carmel location
The nursery on Michigan Road had planned to move to a smaller piece of land about four miles north, but hasn’t found a buyer. Kroger nixed a deal to buy its property last fall.
Minneapolis firm buys Fishers business park
Meritex purchased 306,408-square-foot business park out of foreclosure from Wells Fargo Bank. The previous owner, Kobra Properties, had fallen into bankruptcy.
Rolls-Royce gives downtown office market a bounce
The decision by Rolls-Royce Corp. to occupy Eli Lilly and Co.’s Faris office campus downtown headed off what could have been a big spike in the central business district Class A office vacancy rate.
Northeast-side office building falls into foreclosure
The 83,653-square-foot office building at 6666 E. 75th St. near Binford Boulevard and Interstate 465, is known as Heritage Park II. It is only 55-percent occupied.
Shoe Carnival reports record annual profit
The Evansville-based shoe and apparel retailer said it earned $26.8 million in its last fiscal year. The company also reported record same-store sales.
Home builder Estridge promises to finish homes, fight on
Paul Estridge Jr. says he’s in talks with three investors who are interested in keeping his company in business.
Fountain Square staple Peppy Grill thrives on independence
The sign behind the counter at the we-never-close greasy spoon sums up its distinct personality: “Cows may come and cows may go, but the bull in this place goes on forever.”
Retail/office building planned for site at Fort Ben
Speculative development is almost unheard of these days, but the Fort Harrison Reuse Authority is taking the plunge.
Estridge: We need cash to survive
Paul Estridge Jr. says potential investors have inquired about helping his homebuilding company. Without millions in capital and a line of credit, the business could close within a week.
INSIDE DISH: Cafe bolsters base of Turkish food fans
Ascending from server to owner of Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe, Orhan Demirtas has leveraged a relationship with Eli Lilly and Co. to diversify revenue, and solidified his base by opening a new breakfast cafe and hookah bar.
Indianapolis couple offers seniors a senior housing alternative
Unusual home on south side has a dozen bedrooms for folks who need to give up their own homes.