Noblesville, developer partner on $24M apartment/parking project
The mixed-use development would provide downtown Noblesville with its first-ever parking garage and its first new apartment building in more than a century.
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Sears to close another 46 unprofitable stores in November
The latest closure list includes 13 Kmart stores and 33 Sears stores, including one in Indiana.
McDonald’s, franchisees spending $6 billion to connect with customers
Hoosier franchisees say they’re seeing good results from the fast-food chain’s overhaul of its U.S. restaurants, an effort that includes self-ordering kiosks and other technology upgrades.
Kroger to phase out plastic bags at all stores
Kroger Co., the biggest grocery player in the Indianapolis-area market, orders about 6 billion bags each year.
Thunderbird owner planning price-conscious bar, restaurant by UIndy campus
Joshua Gonzales, who is a partner in the new venture, expects Jailbird to feel approachable with neighborhood-friendly pub food and easily affordable drink options.
Walmart, Target showcase retail’s ‘renaissance’
Target chief Brian Cornell says this is possibly the strongest consumer environment he’s seen in his 37-year career. Unemployment is near record lows, consumer confidence is at a 17-year high and shoppers have their wallets out.
Carmel plans redevelopment for retail property near City Center
The Mohawk Landing Shopping Center, built 36 years ago, will be redeveloped into a mixed-use property.
Southport location of Cheeseburger in Paradise goes on permanent vacation
The chain founded by Jimmy Buffett had as many as 23 locations in 2012. On Tuesday, its website counted only two after closure of the south-side eatery.
With push from PETA, animal crackers bust out of their cages
The new boxes feature a zebra, elephant, lion, giraffe and gorilla wandering side-by-side in a grassland.
City seeks vendor to develop revitalization plan for Castleton
City development officials said the plan should “respond to emerging challenges confronting the Castleton area, including evolving national shifts in commercial retailing and aging commercial, office and multifamily areas.”
West Fork Whiskey plans to increase distribution to Midwest
The Indianapolis-based craft distillery plans to expand distribution to states outside of Indiana by boosting production and storage capacity.
Walmart eyes virtual-reality shopping system, patent filings say
Walmart is making a push into virtual reality, an area that holds promise for brick-and-mortar retailers struggling with the massive costs associated with store upkeep and labor.
Health officials urge diners at downtown restaurant to get checked for hepatitis
A food worker at the restaurant tested positive for the virus and might have infected customers on Aug. 6, according to the Marion County Public Health Department.
Americans spending like crazy at restaurants, Commerce Department says
Spending at U.S. restaurants surged over the past three months by the most on record.
Walmart raises outlook after strongest quarter in 10-plus years
Walmart shares surged as much as 11 percent Thursday morning, the biggest intraday rise for the stock since October 2008.
Store Space self-storage about to enter market with two facilities
The Las Vegas-based firm could open up to eight more in the Indianapolis area. Also, the latest on Tandoori Flame, Bad Axe Throwing and Abuelo’s.
Hamilton Crossing, other businesses hurt by Carmel construction, road changes
As one of Hamilton Crossing Centre’s key tenants prepares to close its doors, the future of the Kite Realty development along Meridian Street in Carmel remains unclear.
Q&A: Fishers firm uses plants in pods to battle food insecurity
Jonathan Partlow is founder of Fishers-based ag-tech company Aggressively Organic, a company focused on ending food insecurity by innovating agricultural practices.
Wahlburgers to open first Indianapolis-area restaurant
The restaurant chain, which is featured in a long-running reality TV series, is owned by actors Mark and Donnie Wahlberg along with a third brother, Paul.
U.S. retail sales show robust monthly rise of 0.5 percent
Americans shopped at a healthy pace in July, buying more cars, clothes and appliances, evidence that consumers are helping drive robust economic growth.