What's wrong with Steak n Shake? Sardar Biglari says a key problem is a failure to upgrade kitchen equipment and design, leaving the chain with “high-cost, labor intensive, slow service.”
The 44-year-old fashion retailer, which declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, said it would begin liquidation sales at all 416 locations nationwide.
The New York-based chain plans to add 36 to 40 locations this year. It is advertising for Indianapolis restaurant staff but has not announced it is coming.
Three more suburban communities are seeking to impose a food and beverage tax to help fund infrastructure, public safety and quality-of-life improvements.
Ohio-based chain Rose & Remington, which opened its first store in 2013, plans to open at three local malls this year. Also this week: Barbecue joints come and go.
The Ohio-based boutique chain, established in 2013, plans to open three stores in local malls this year.
Thompson Thrift Retail Group now has firmer plans for developing land adjacent to The Yard at Fishers District as the project moves forward in the zoning process. The plan moved forward in the approval process Wednesday night.
The five Indiana artists will paint murals at area Jiffy Lubes as part of the chain’s Every Part Matters public art project.
In central Indiana, there are 48 Family Dollar stores and 38 Dollar Tree stores within 25 miles of downtown Indianapolis.
Metazoa plans to build its taproom on a site along the canal, just east of The Coil apartment building.
As recently as last month, it had appeared John Schnatter wasn’t going to release his grip on the company without a fight.
Health code inspections in recent months have found numerous violations at the fast-food restaurants.
Kroger Co., the biggest U.S. supermarket chain, plans to widen a ban on Visa Inc. credit cards. And the grocer hasn’t ruled out expanding the ban to include all of its stores.
Amazon.com Inc. plans to open dozens of grocery stores in U.S. cities, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, a move that would expand its grocery footprint beyond its Whole Foods Market chain. Shares of food retailers all fell on the news.
Greg Foran, president and CEO of Walmart’s U.S. stores, said in a memo to store managers Thursday night that “we are taking some specific steps to support” greeters with disabilities.
The Gap brand has struggled as part of a broader slump for brick and mortar retailers, even as the lower-priced Old Navy brand has resonated with discount shoppers.
Walmart, America's largest private employer, is facing a backlash as customers rally around some of the chain's most visible and beloved employees.
The retailer’s profit tumbled nearly 70 percent and revenue slid 8 percent in the fourth quarter, the most crucial period of the year for retailers who bank on a surge in holiday sales.
Columbus, Ohio-based owner L Brands Inc. operates 957 Victoria’s Secret shops in the United States, including eight mall stores in the Indianapolis area.
The Portuguese chicken chain, started in Chicago, will open a restaurant in Castleton. Also this week: Chef Tia & Co., HoiTea ToiTea, The Playful Soul, Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Ross Dress for Less.
