Retail

North of 96 roundup: Taproom, Dairy Queen among north-side openings

May 7, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

A Sun King taproom, a primary care center and a Dairy Queen are among new businesses that have recently opened or are set to open across the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a look at some of them:

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DoorDash plans to spend more than $50M on gas price relief for its drivers

May 7, 2026 | Associated Press

The company said it would offer extra compensation to U.S. and Canadian drivers as part of a temporary program to offset a sharp increase in gas prices due to the Iran war.

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Kite Realty eyes sale of Glendale Town Center

April 30, 2026 | Mickey Shuey

Indianapolis-based Kite Realty Group has owned Glendale Town Center since it acquired the shopping center then known as Glendale Mall for $20 million in 1999.

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John’s Famous Stew, one of the city’s oldest restaurants, offered for sale

April 24, 2026 | Dave Lindquist

John’s Famous Stew, a spicy meat-and-potatoes concept, has a history in Indianapolis dating to 1911.

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McCammon’s Irish Market closes remaining garden center

April 21, 2026 | Susan Orr

The owners of McCammon’s Irish Market have permanently closed their garden center in Brownsburg, not long after doing the same thing to their location in Greenwood.

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Retail sales rose 1.7% in March, driven by spike in gas prices

April 21, 2026 | Associated Press

Excluding gas prices, retail sales were up 0.6%, helped in part by government tax refunds and warm weather.

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West Fork Whiskey sells Westfield venue to Stick and Hack Entertainment

April 21, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

Fishers-based Stick and Hack plans to open a sports and entertainment facility at the site with two restaurants, three bars, an outdoor beer garden, and golf and racing simulators.

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Home shopping network pioneer QVC files for bankruptcy protection

April 17, 2026 | Associated Press

Shares in QVC Group, which went for over $900 a decade ago, were trading for less than $3 earlier this week.

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Café Babette owners plan overseas move, offer business for sale

April 13, 2026 | Dave Lindquist

Citing a political climate at odds with their aspirations, the owners of a popular Garfield Park bakery announced plans to move to Spain.

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Cafe Patachou expands into neighboring states

April 10, 2026 | Dave Lindquist

The first location outside of Indiana opened in November in Lexington, Kentucky, and two locations are scheduled to open in suburban Cincinnati later this year.

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BRICS owner plans ice cream parlor, marketplace in Whitestown

April 10, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

Plans include replacing two houses in Whitestown with a facility that would make ice cream for the ice cream parlor, BRICs and other shops around the state.

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Big Lug concept to take over Garfield Brewery location

April 8, 2026 | Dave Lindquist

Sahm’s Hospitality Group plans to place a Big Lug restaurant and taproom in the former location of Garfield Brewery.

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Sheetz announces $1B plan to open 100 convenience stores in Indiana

April 8, 2026 | Mickey Shuey

Sheetz, which has developed a fan base often referred to as “Sheetz Freakz,” said it plans to open its first Indiana locations next year in the greater Indianapolis area.

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“The Year was Indy”: Merch pop-up celebrates Indy’s historic Final Four run

April 4, 2026 | Maura Johnson, Indiana Lawyer

The shop, located at 1 Virginia Avenue downtown, features vintage designs honoring the eight previous times Indianapolis has hosted the tournament.

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Starbucks dangles $1,200 bonuses for fast, friendly baristas

April 3, 2026 | Bloomberg News

Starbucks is looking for a jolt after slow service and a focus on to-go orders resulted in stagnant sales.

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Eggs for Easter cost much less than last year. A look at the numbers.

April 2, 2026 | Associated Press

What’s good for consumers isn’t necessarily good for farmers, who are finding it difficult to recoup their costs as egg prices plummet.

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Retail sales saw better-than-expected increase in February

April 1, 2026 | Associated Press

Shoppers boosted their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to severe winter storms.

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Blue House Bridal plans move to renovated historic Carmel house

April 1, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The Carmel Plan Commission Committee approved the design request for the property in the Arts & Design District on Tuesday.

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New building proposed in Meridian-Kessler by owners of neighboring Twenty Tap

March 31, 2026 | Mickey Shuey

The project would bring an entirely new structure to the roughly quarter-acre site, most recently home to Airmaster Heating and Cooling.

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Indoor golf venue planned at 46th Street and Monon Trail

March 30, 2026 | Dave Lindquist

The 3,800-square-foot facility is expected to open in late May on the first floor of the Monon 46 residential apartment community.

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