Reservoir talk not moving Mounds shopping mall
Mounds Mall leasing official Jesse Wilkerson said new tenants are being actively sought for the mall, but it is exploring options for relocating, if necessary.
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Local Kmart closings part of Sears’ ongoing woes
The planned closings of two Kmart stores in Indianapolis are part of a wave of national closures prompted by the ongoing struggles of parent company Sears Holdings Corp.
Finish Line shares fall after quarterly results miss mark
Shares in The Finish Line Inc. dropped as much as 12 percent Friday morning after the company reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that fell short of analyst expectations.
Second suit filed over Wal-Mart PCB contamination
The class-action suit seeks compensation for any worker injuries resulting from exposure to PCBs discovered in the retailer’s return center on the east side.
Jimmy John’s says hacker stole credit-card data at 216 stores
The data breach affected a dozen stores in Indiana, including four in Indianapolis and one in Carmel.
Meijer planning to build store in Glendale area
The big-box retailer wants to create a 200,000-square-foot store at the southwest corner of 56th Street and Keystone Avenue in a project that would dramatically recast a section of one of the city's busiest commercial corridors.
One Click prunes e-commerce sites, launches eyewear brand
One Click Ventures, known for its variety of e-commerce sites, recently launched a new website and sold off others as it strives to meet hiring goals tied to economic development incentives.
Wal-Mart targeted by lawsuit for local PCB discovery
The complaint stems from the discovery of the carcinogen at a Wal-Mart return center on the east side of Indianapolis. The suit seeks class-action status on behalf of its 600 workers.
Kohl’s plans surge in holiday hiring nationally, locally
About 2,000 of those hirings will take place in Indiana, including about 900 in the Indianapolis area. Kohl's has 39 stores in Indiana, and 18 in the metro area.<
Greenwood eyes more land for development along I-65
Though plans for a $22 million hotel and indoor sports complex seem in jeopardy, the city of Greenwood has other projects in the works along Interstate 65, including a new interchange and possibly an apartment development.
Bub’s Burgers planning $1.3M outpost in Fishers
Central Indiana favorite Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream has chosen downtown Fishers to build its fourth restaurant, town officials announced Thursday evening.
HHGregg hires former Marsh exec as CFO
Indianapolis-based HHGregg Inc. has hired former Marsh Supermarkets executive Robert J. Riesbeck as its new chief financial officer, the appliances and electronics retailer announced Thursday.
Kroger quarterly results beat market expectations
Kroger Co., the leading grocer in Indianapolis in terms of market share, on Thursday reported earnings of $347 million in its fiscal second quarter, exceeding analyst expectations.
Third specialty grocer eyes 146th Street corridor
The competition among specialty grocers is heating up along 146th Street, where startup Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is planning a store less than two miles from sector stalwarts Whole Foods and The Fresh Market.
Simon Property CEO says ‘no deal’ in Australia after report
The Australian reported that Indianapolis-based Simon may bid for CFS Retail, potentially keeping CFS’s premium shopping centers and selling second-tier properties.
Shapiro’s to open restaurant in Fashion Mall
The 4,200-square-foot restaurant will be about 60 percent smaller than Shapiro’s downtown flagship location, but will carry most of the same menu items the deli is known for, plus some new ones.
Ideal owners needed for tricky north-side properties
Size and age complicate the sale of several prominent structures in Boone and Hamilton counties.
Local Lotus dealership is one of only 42 in United States
Gator Motorsport opened in October as Indiana’s sole Lotus dealer. It’s owned by 41-year-old Young Kim, a first-generation Korean immigrant and Ball State University grad who fell in love with the British hand-built brand as a youngster growing up in Chicago.
Smarter Remarketer gets $7M in funding
Smarter Remarketer, an Indianapolis-based retail technology firm, said Aug. 27 that it has lined up $7 million in venture debt financing from Los Angeles-based City National Bank.
$1.25M from Finish Line helping build kids’ club
Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis broke ground Aug. 27 on a 22,000-square-foot facility on the east side.