Reopening of former Lafayette Square Mall postponed
The shopping center at 3919 Lafayette Road, now known as Window to the World, was expected to reopen on Nov. 21, ahead of Thanksgiving weekend shopping.
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Bed Bath & Beyond suppliers halt shipments despite new financing
Suppliers say they remain concerned about the retailer’s survival and have cut off or cut back on merchandise they ship to the company.
BJ’s Wholesale Club planning second Hamilton County store
After opening its first Indiana store late last month in Noblesville, the Massachusetts-based shopping club chain has filed plans to build another store in Hamilton County.
Meijer plans to build smaller-format grocery store on west side of Noblesville
The retail giant plans to build a grocery store and gas station near the northeast corner of the intersection of State Road 32 and Little Chicago Road.
Amazon stock tumbles on weaker-than-expected 3Q revenue
The Seattle-based e-commerce behemoth’s weak forecast for the fourth quarter indicates that it expects things to get tougher.
Bar planned in Bates-Hendricks to focus on wine-based daiquiris
The future Daiquiri Factory occupies 3,000 square feet in a building that includes hair salon Bang (A Salon).
With restaurant added, Hi-Fi music venue can cater to younger crowd
By simply cutting a doorway to connect two businesses in Fountain Square, the owners of the Hi-Fi music venue intend to alter the concert landscape of Indianapolis.
Fountain Square cocktail bar Thunderbird announces plans to close
Thunderbird revived the legacy of a building that hosted rockabilly shows in the 1950s and country music shows in the 1970s
Downtown Sweetgreen opening as company’s 2nd Indiana restaurant
Sweetgreen specializes in salads, bowls with proteins and veggies, and sides that lean heavily toward farm-grown tomatoes and cauliflower.
Sports bar and restaurant chain set for South Meridian Street
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux will move into the former home of two troubled downtown bars: Taps & Dolls and After 6 Lounge. Building owner Todd Johnson is teaming with an NFL Hall of Fame linebacker on the project.
Owners of Hi-Fi music venue will open Fountain Square diner
At Easy Rider Diner, former Delicia chef Ricky Martinez plans to add Southwestern accents to brunch-inspired comfort food.
Rejoicing Vine winery plans 2023 opening in Traders Point
The Rejoicing Vine’s owners say Indiana grapes are suited for sparkling wines similar to Champagne and prosecco, which the business will specialize in.
Twin Peaks signals future location near Greenwood Park Mall
A former Logan’s Roadhouse is expected to become home to the second Twin Peaks sports “lodge” in Indiana.
Amazon to raise average hourly pay by $1 to $19 in October
Beginning in October, warehouse and transportation workers would earn between $16 and $26 an hour, depending on their position and location in the U.S.
Upland Brewing to expand in Indy area with taproom near Castleton
Upland will add to its local roster that includes locations in Fountain Square, Carmel and the intersection of 49th Street and College Avenue.
BJ’s Wholesale Club ready to open store in Noblesville
BJ’s is the third-largest warehouse club chain in the country with 230 warehouse-style stores in 17 states, mostly in the eastern United States.
High Alpha startup Humankind closes on $4.2M seed round
Humankind is a software-as-a-service company whose platform allows retailers to make personal connections with online shoppers. Indianapolis-based venture studio launched the company last fall, and it now has 16 employees.
Walmart, Target begin holidays early to ease inflation sting
The holiday sales strategies, announced on Thursday, come amid what is expected to be slower holiday sales growth compared with a year ago.
Outdoor retailer Sierra planning to open first Indiana store in Carmel
The chain is owned by TJX Companies Inc. and has 66 stores in 25 states, including five in Illinois, five in Michigan, two in Ohio and one in Kentucky.
Total Wine & More plans store in Westfield—its fourth in Indiana since legal victory
The Bethesda, Maryland-based liquor superstore chain will open the 34,000-square-foot store—its largest in Indiana—on Sept. 28 at Cool Creek Commons at 2520 E. 146th St. in Westfield.