Judge dismisses wrongful death suit against Kroger
The mother of an Indianapolis man shot at a Kroger by a store manager in what police said was an attempted robbery filed the suit in 2012.
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Retailers see stagnating sales of consumer electronics
Already squeezed by tough competition from online retailers like Amazon.com and discount stores like Wal-Mart and Target, retailers like Best Buy and Sears have been cutting costs and revamping merchandise and store formats to attract customers.
State scrutiny of Village Pantry safety issues set to end
The convenience store chain has been taking corrective action to better protect employees after the shootings of Indianapolis clerks in 2009 and 2011.
HHGregg reports quarterly loss, lower revenue
As expected, the company Tuesday morning reported disappointing fourth-quarter sales that led to a $7.2 million loss for the Indianapolis-based appliance, electronics and furniture retailer.
Simon partner looks to buy out co-owners in expansion drive
Paris-based Klepierre SA, whose largest shareholder is Simon Property Group Inc., plans to spend as much as $686 million a year on expansion.
BMO Harris shaking up rules of game for car loans
BMO Harris Bank’s dealer compensation change—to a flat-fee based on a vehicle’s purchase price—brings to light how consumers have for years unknowingly footed a payment to dealers through higher interest rates on their car loans.
Grab-and-go meals on menu for Patachou owner
Local restaurateur and entrepreneur Martha Hoover wants to open kiosks offering healthy meals on the go in public places, including along the Monon Trail.
U.S. retail sales show scant April increase
The Commerce Department said Tuesday that seasonally adjusted retail sales rose just 0.1 percent in April. Excluding autos and gasoline, retail sales fell 0.1 percent last month.
Whole Foods confirmed as Market Square anchor
The specialty grocery chain will occupy 40,000 square feet on the ground level of the $81 million development slated to be built on a portion of the former Market Square Arena site.
HHGregg launches rebranding effort to improve sales
The electronics and appliance chain has unveiled a new logo and advertising spots, in addition to improvements to its website and delivery service, as it attempts to keep pace with competitors.
Office Depot to close 400 stores nationwide
Office Depot has at least seven stores in the area, according to its website, including three locations in Indianapolis and single stores in Carmel, Anderson, Greenwood and Avon.
Circle Centre reports higher occupancy, lower revenue
New tenants including Granite City Food and Brewery and Firehouse Subs helped boost Circle Centre mall’s occupancy to nearly 90 percent in 2013, but sales per square foot and revenue slipped.
Target CEO Steinhafel out in wake of data breach
The nation's third-largest retailer, which has 13 stores in the Indianapolis area, has struggled to regain its footing in the five months since hackers stole credit and debit card information on tens of millions of customers.
Marsh set to dominate downtown grocery market
When the new downtown Marsh grocery debuts later this month, it will give the local supermarket chain a lock on the urban core—at least until the arrival of another competitor expected with redevelopment of the Market Square Arena site.
Exec from struggling RadioShack joins HHGregg
In joining the Indianapolis-based firm as COO, Troy Risch trades one big retailer struggling to find its footing for another.
Finish Line increases stake in running division
The Indianapolis-based athletics retailer bought a larger share in the Running Specialty Group, a chain that operates 49 stores in 11 states.
Finish Line’s chain of running stores ‘turning a corner’
The Finish Line Inc.’s 48-store specialty running chain has been stuck in neutral and unable to grind out a profit since its inception three years ago. But the Indianapolis-based athletics retailer thinks its Running Specialty Group is poised at least to break even this year after reporting small losses every year since 2011.
Alcohol industry fights teen drinking
“We don’t serve teens” is underwritten by the Wine & Spirit Distributors of Indiana, Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers, Indiana Licensed Beverage Association, Indiana’s Budweiser Wholesalers and the Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association.
Firm that figured out how to sell hair-salon products online is snapped up by giant
Indianapolis startup Loxa Beauty was barely generating revenue last year when one of the biggest companies in its industry offered to buy it.
Simon posts strong quarter on higher mall occupancy
The nation’s largest mall owner reported a 16.1-percent increase in first-quarter funds from operations as demand for retail space in outlet centers climbed.