Kroger rolls out online shopping service at Carmel store
Kroger is among several grocery stores that are testing or using online ordering systems in various markets.
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HHGregg’s latest loss still beats Wall Street expectations
The retailer reported another lackluster quarter with sales dips in every category except home products. But its shares shot up in trading because the results were better than expected.
Save-A-Lot grocery commits to Avondale Meadows neighborhood
In an area underserved by grocery stores, the chain is planning a store on East 38th Street as part of a larger $8.7 million, 40,000-square-foot retail project.
Brothers start artisan distillery in Madison County
Jerrad and Jason Oakley have reached an agreement with 69 Liquors in Daleville, Lucky Liquors in Anderson and Mr. G's Liquor Store in Noblesville to sell their moonshine.
Landmark African-American-owned bar looking for new home
Owner Gwen Robinson hopes to find a new home for AJ's Lounge by the end of August, but for now, the bar—fondly referred to as the "government center's north annex"—is without a home.
Few Indy companies embrace state’s new crowdfunding option
Regulations that went into effect July 1, 2014, allow Indiana businesses to solicit capital from rank-and-file Hoosiers in increments of $5,000 or less per investor. The main stipulation: Both the business and the investor(s) must be Indiana-based.
$8M project slated for Fall Creek Place
The development would be built on land at East 22nd and Delaware streets owned by King Park Development Corp. and would feature 47 market-rate units and 9,000 square feet of retail.
Competition for local retail workers heating up
The competition for retail workers in the central Indiana job market has grown so intense that one retailer is offering hiring bonuses.
Pharmacy robberies up across Indiana, nation
Robberies of pharmacies to gain illegal access to prescription painkillers and other drugs have increased this year, with Indiana outpacing other states, crime data shows.
Simon sees jump in cash flow, sunny skies ahead
Simon Property Group Inc., the largest U.S. mall owner, on Friday reported a 22-percent jump in second-quarter funds from operations and increased its full-year forecast as rising employment helps lure shoppers.
Once-fringe Gen Con powers game industry
Indy’s annual Gen Con convention has become a powerhouse in the growing $880 million international hobby game business—and a boon for homegrown gaming startups, including Plowgames.
Double 8 closes four remaining grocery stores
Declining revenues were too much of a challenge to overcome, the local grocer said in a statement. The chain opened its first store in 1957.
Giant Eagle drops plans to demolish historic Cumberland church
After a drawn-out battle with the town of Cumberland, Giant Eagle said that it won’t pursue plans to demolish the St. John United Church of Christ to build a gas station and convenience store on the property.
Former HHGregg manager wins class-action suit over bonuses
The complaint charged the Indianapolis-based retailer failed to factor a $40 million life insurance payout into the calculation for employee bonuses. The ruling potentially could lead to millions of dollars in damages.
Marketing tech firm bags $8M venture capital boost
Indianapolis-based marketing technology firm SmarterHQ has landed another $8 million in venture capital, spearheaded by an investment fund launched by local retail behemoth Simon Property Group Inc.
U.S. retail sales droop as consumers stay cautious
Retail sales fell 0.3 percent in June, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, the weakest showing since February's harsh winter weather kept shoppers indoors. The weak spending was broad-based.
$17M Marriott hotel in works near Lucas Oil Stadium
An Illinois-based developer has received the first approval necessary to build a 140-room extended-stay hotel downtown, as Indy’s lodging market continues to swell.
Two newcomers aim to carve out share of crowded steakhouse market
Can downtown handle a dozen high-end temples for red meat? Indianapolis already is the eighth-most carnivorous city in the country.
How Biglari shielded himself from another proxy battle
Sardar Biglari was able to use shareholder money to boost his voting power to nearly 50 percent.
Subway planned to rebrand Fogle as family man before raid by FBI
Before federal investigators raided the Zionsville home of Subway spokesperson Jared Fogle on Tuesday, the company was in the midst of rebranding him to revive stagnant sales.