Drugstore shuffle on 86th
A rough economy hasn’t calmed the grudge match between drugstore giants Walgreen Co. and CVS. Both stores are planning new locations at the busy intersection…
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Cookie Cutters not trimming back on expansion plans
Cookie Cutters, a locally based franchise that offers children’s haircuts, is so sure of its grip on its niche that —
in spite of tough economic times — it hopes to increase its
tally of franchised
locations past 100 within five years.
Marsh sues to exit pharmacy vendor agreement, could face up to $61M fine
Marsh Supermarkets Inc.’s attempt to switch to a cheaper supplier of prescription drugs has touched off a legal battle with
the current supplier — which suggests it could fine the grocery chain as much as $61 million for reneging on its deal.
Jack in the Box coming to Indy
The West Coast fast-food stalwart Jack in the Box is looking to expand to Indianapolis this year.
MainGate scores another goal
Local merchandiser MainGate Inc. inked its fourth deal with an NFL team in less than a year.
DINING: Mudsocks Grill doesn’t mess around
Mudsocks Grill offers a delicious grilled tilapia sandwich, blue-cheese-laden-pasta and Chili Con Queso. Try the fried cheesecake
too.
Cosmopolitan a total loss?
The remains of the Cosmopolitan on the Canal project continued to smolder today as a small crew of firefighters worked to put out remaining hot spots. They were using a crane to demolish a portion of the building’s remaining facade…
Sad news: Cosmopolitan burns
A $33-million apartment and retail project along the canal downtown caught fire early this morning. The Cosmopolitan on the Canal project, by Flaherty & Collins Properties, had been nearing completion on a site bordered by the canal, Senate Avenue, Michigan…
Geist restaurateur buffeted by financial squalls
Henri and Shelley Najem, who own The Bella Vita restaurant in Geist, represent the scores of Indiana restaurant operators
feeling financial pressure, given the severe economic slump.
IMA’s new design store bucks frugality trend
The Indianapolis Museum of Art’s Design Center opened last October as a complement to the museum’s 20th century design collection,
which curator R. Craig Miller expects to grow exponentially.
DINING: iPhone app leads us to Siam Square
This month, we threw caution — and dining preferences — to the wind and employed the help of the Urban Spoon iPhone
application
to make our dining choices.
Schedule shift heats salsa war at two area hot spots
After four years, the Red Room club in Broad Ripple is switching its salsa night from Wednesday to Thursday and local salseros are worried about stepping on some toes.
Airport concessions awarded
Indianapolis International Airport cleaned up at the Airport Revenue News’ 2009 Best Concession Awards Feb. 15 in Orlando,
Fla.
Is downtown Borders a goner?
The bookstore chain Borders Group Inc. is looking for a replacement tenant for its 22,000-square-foot store at the corner of Meridian and Washington streets downtown. The Ann…
Let’s promote Hoosier companies
I write to strenuously object to the selective and inaccurate use of my quote in your [Feb. 16] editorial regarding Indiana residency requirements and the state’s liquor industry.
Great Fermentations continues to prosper
Revenue at Great Fermentations has increased 71 percent since the business moved in 2006 to a new, much larger location.
New owners plan Hamaker update
The new owners of the Hamaker Building at 49th and Pennsylvania streets are planning to spend more than $500,000 to repair the facade, add new landscaping and give the 1920s building new…
Around town retail roundup
A new restaurant called Stanley’s New York Deli plans to open Feb. 28 at the corner of 86th Street and Ditch Road. Owner Greg Abes named the 3,800-square-foot deli for his father…
Mall giant says it’s in good shape, but takes steps to conserve cash
Despite assurances of strength, Simon Property Group Inc. has decided to pay 90 percent of its dividend in stock, a move that allows the company to hold onto $925 million in cash this year but could alienate shareholders drawn by the dividend.
Ice cream chain eyes Indy in nationwide expansion
The Baskin-Robbins ice cream chain hopes to add more than 50 franchise locations in the Indianapolis area.