Former ‘Top Chef’ contestants plan seafood restaurant in old Big Al’s space
The Meridian-Kessler eatery also involves Scotty’s Brewhouse founder Scott Wise. It will join a clothing boutique and a taproom in the former Big Al’s Superstore space.
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Broad Ripple lands taco restaurant, tiki bar, chicken joint
All three establishments are set to open this month on Broad Ripple Avenue in former restaurant and bar spaces.
Glitchy Starbucks app irks customers even as shares hit record
The company, which on Thursday reported better-than-expected sales in the U.S., faced criticism on Twitter Friday morning as customers reported problems with its popular smartphone app.
Geoffrey the Giraffe to make comeback in Kroger aisles
Meanwhile, the hedge funds that now own the Toys “R” Us brand plan to relaunch the toy retailer as a standalone operation next year, according to people familiar with the matter.
Taxman Brewing to open restaurant/bar in historic downtown building
It will be the first Indianapolis location for Taxman, which also has operations in Johnson and Hancock counties.
Rise Brands bringing two arcade concepts to Indianapolis
The Ohio-based company now says it will bring its Pins Mechanical Co. concept here along with 16-Bit Indy, which is going into The Whit at the corner of New York and Pennsylvania streets.
Sears’ Castleton, Greenwood closings create opportunities, obstacles
One complication is that Sears—not Simon Property Group—controls the Castleton Square space.
Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant to close one Indianapolis location
The Indianapolis area is down to two Claddagh locations after the closure. The restaurant’s parent company says it plans to put the property up for sale in the next two weeks.
U.S. apparel spending rises at fastest pace since 2005
Low unemployment, elevated consumer confidence and stronger household finances are encouraging shoppers to dip confidently into their cash.
Sears suppliers haunted by ghosts of Toys ‘R’ Us
Suppliers are still gun-shy after their experience with Toys ‘R’ Us, which went out of business months after filing for Chapter 11 reorganization in the fall of 2017, leaving them with millions of dollars in unpaid bills.
East 16th Street building to be rehabbed for restaurant
The new owner bought the property from Peter George, a former co-owner of the Tinker Street restaurant across the street.
Lids Sports Group’s future growing cloudier by the day
Parent company Genesco started trying to sell the Zionsville-based division 10 months ago, but no deal has been struck. Meanwhile Lids' long-running decline has continued.
Duo to open Hamilton County’s first CBD dispensary
Vape and Wellness is expected to open this month in a 1,400-square-foot store near Kroger on Logan Street in Noblesville.
Dunkin’ taking on Starbucks with improved espresso drinks
Dunkin' has a long way to go. Starbucks controlled 56 percent of U.S. coffee cafe sales in 2017, while Dunkin's share was 27 percent, according to a food industry research company.
Lids, other baseball cap sellers about to feel impact of tariffs
According to the American Headwear Alliance, which represents producers such Zionsville-based Lids and Massachusetts-based ’47 Brand, the vast majority of caps sold in the U.S. are imported from overseas.
Local fireworks retailer going out of business with huge auction
A company that operated more than 240 seasonal stores is scheduled to auction off about $4.5 million in fireworks as well as vehicles and equipment later this month.
Indiana convenience-store chain pumping up Indy presence
The award-winning Valparaiso-based operator is planning at least nine stores here. Also: Bonobos, Joella’s Hot Chicken, Cabin Coffee Co. and Macy’s.
Splenda maker settles trademark lawsuit against IHOP, Applebee’s franchisor
Carmel-based Heartland Food Products Group said it reached “an amicable resolution” of its differences with the franchisor of 3,700 restaurants.
Simon to weather, maybe even benefit from Sears’ decline, analysts say
Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group and other mall landlords actually might be looking forward to redeveloping Sears’ massive stores with more promising tenants as the once-mighty retailer enters bankruptcy.
Sears files for bankruptcy just as things are looking up for retail
With shoppers feeling more free to spend and nicer shopping malls on the upswing, bankruptcy is a clear sign of individual weakness, not an industry trend.