RH, DSW stores on the move along 86th/82nd Street corridor
A former Bed Bath & Beyond location will become home to RH and DSW, two retailers familiar to shoppers along the north-side corridor.
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Chicken Scratch plans downtown Indy location and one in Cincinnati
Known for chicken wings and gourmet smothered fries, Chicken Scratch scores high in Yelp user reviews for the restaurant’s blackened chicken alfredo and Buffalo chicken sandwich.
Indy moves ahead with pet sale restrictions, but will state lawmakers stop them?
Some state lawmakers tried and failed to pass legislation that would have prevented Indianapolis from enforcing its ordinance. But the legislator who authored the bill says he plans to try again next year.
Walmart shines in rough retail environment, ratchets up outlook
Walmart reported strong first-quarter sales results as the nation’s largest retailer’s pledge of lower prices continues to draw budget-conscious consumers.
Target see lower profit as theft, consumer caution grows
Target said theft is cutting into its bottom line and it expects related losses could top $1.2 billion this year after an estimated $700 to $800 million in losses from theft last year.
CBD store moves to Fountain Square neighborhood thick with smoke shops
Higher Life will be the sixth CBD retailer within a half-mile radius of the intersection of Virginia Avenue, Shelby and Prospect streets.
Retail sales up modest 0.4%, buoyed by online, dining spending
Consumers are facing plenty of challenges heading into the second half of the year from tightening credit to a weaker job market.
Graham Rahal to open local Piaggio motorcycle dealership
Rahal Piaggio Indianapolis will sell motorcycles, scooters and mopeds under Italy-based Piaggio Group’s brands Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilla and Moto Guzzi.
North of 96th roundup: Ace Hardware, Tropical Smoothie Cafe plan new stores
Several restaurants and businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown:
Green District salad restaurant closes Monument Circle location
Green District, which offers chopped salads, wraps and grain bowls, was open for 20 months on the south side of Monument Circle.
New Taylor’s Bakery owner plans no changes at 110-year-old business
Taylor’s Bakery, a cake and pastries business that had been owned by four generations of the same family, has been acquired by an Indianapolis real estate investor.
Weight-loss brand Jenny Craig to close down operations
The weight loss and nutrition business has shut down after four decades of operation after failing to secure additional financing. Jenny Craig lists three weight-loss centers in Indianapolis.
Lawmakers call on SEC to assess Shein supply chain before IPO
A bipartisan group of two dozen lawmakers is asking the SEC to put the brakes on an initial public offering by Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein—which has major operations near Indianapolis—until it verifies it does not use forced labor.
North of 96th roundup: Big Blue Swim School, Thai Sushi House among those set to open
Several restaurants and businesses have recently opened or are planning to open their doors in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a look.
Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy protection, plans to close stores
The retailer has set a closing deadline for its stores, including those in Carmel, Noblesville, Greenwood and Bloomington, and announced it will stop accepting its ubiquitous coupons soon.
Cannabis consumption lounge to open in Fountain Square
WildEye Cannabis, dedicated to the consumption of cannabidiols, is scheduled to open Friday in Fountain Square.
Keystone Sports Review to move to former Birdy’s location
Keystone Sports Review plans to move 15 blocks north this summer to take over the former Birdy’s Bar & Grill. Meanwhile, KSR’s existing site has a new owner that will open another business after KSR relocates.
David’s Bridal files for bankruptcy for second time in five years
The company employs more than 11,000 workers and has about 300 stores across dozens of states, including three in central Indiana.
Bluebeard chef Abbi Merriss gains acclaim with comfort food, upscale cuisine
The restaurant emerged 11 years ago in a previously abandoned Fletcher Place building, immediately gathering accolades and contributing to the city’s ascent as a culinary destination.
North of 96th roundup: X-Golf, new bake shop among those set for openings
Several restaurants and businesses have recently opened or are planning to open their doors in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown: