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:
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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:
New Mass Ave bookstore plans to share stories from around the world
The Mass Ave cultural district features a bookstore for the first time since the 2021 migration of Indy Reads Books to Fountain Square.
Restaurants strive to perfect readying of food for mobile orders
Fast food and fast casual restaurant chains are experimenting with concepts that exclusively serve food to go.
Wing Zone restaurant to take over former Donut Shop location
The first Indiana location for Wing Zone, a fast-casual chain with more than 60 locations, is expected to open by the end of the summer.
Walmart bets on warehouse robots, dangles profit potential
Within three years, the unit cost of moving goods will fall 20% as warehouse robots play a larger role in speeding goods to customers, Walmart said in a statement Tuesday.
Demolition Den to give patrons chance to smash stuff, throw axes
While a few businesses have offered axe throwing or rage rooms in central Indiana in the past several years, Demolition Den likely will be the first in Indianapolis to offer both activities in a single location.
Neidhammer Coffee Co. bought by not-for-profit for training housing-challenged youth
The near-east side coffee shop will be operated by youth from 91 Place, a not-for-profit that provides transitional housing, workforce training and support services.
Companies targeting big spenders with premium products
Companies from toothpaste makers to Chipolte are adding more premium items as they reach out to wealthier shoppers who are still spending freely even in the face of higher inflation.
Used-car prices, after finally easing, are back up again
With the supply of used vehicles failing to keep up with robust demand, prices are creeping up again, with signs pointing to further increases ahead.