Going-out-of-business sales start Thursday at 18 Marsh stores
Sales to liquidate inventory at the 18 stores that weren’t sold at auction to other grocers this week could last until early July, said a Marsh spokesman.
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CVS, suitors for Marsh stores agree to settlement, helping clear way for sale
Under the agreement, prospective store buyers Kroger and Fresh Encounter would be able to operate pharmacies at the locations much sooner than rival CVS expected.
U.S. retail sales experience biggest drop in 16 months
Americans cut spending at gasoline stations, department stores and electronics shops in May as retail sales fell 0.3 percent.
CVS, owners of Lockerbie Marketplace object to Marsh store-sale plan
CVS wants to prevent buyers from operating pharmacies. Lockerbie Marketplace's owners say Fresh Encounter has failed to demonstrate it has the financial wherewithal to "fully perform" under the Marsh lease it wants to take over in that shopping center.
Proposed Marsh store sales set table for downtown free-for-all
For decades, Marsh Supermarkets has had a lock on the downtown grocery market. Proposed store sales disclosed Tuesday, combined with the impending opening of Whole Foods, set the stage for three-way showdown.
Marsh locations slated for purchase by Ohio grocers include 12 in central Indiana
The 26 stores that the Kroger and Fresh Encounter chains have agreed to acquire span Indiana, as well as four cities in Ohio. Here’s the whole list.
Art house cinema, restaurant planned on Indy’s near-east side
Tom and Ed Battista of Bluebeard fame have purchased the Christian Unity Missionary Baptist Church near Spades Park with hopes of opening a three-screen independent cinema and restaurant.
National children’s retailer with nine area stores files for bankruptcy
Gymboree, which is struggling under an enormous load of debt, said it would have to close up to a third of its 1,300 stores nationwide.
Fountain Square restaurant Marrow calling it quits
Marrow, an innovative restaurant with an eclectic menu, was co-founded by chef John Adams, formerly of Bluebeard and Plow & Anchor Restaurant.
Markets help farmers link directly to chefs, customers
As farmers markets have grown increasingly popular in Indianapolis, relationships among vendors, restaurants and foodies have taken root across the city.
‘Numerous bidders’ pursue Marsh stores, likely setting stage for auction
The Fishers-based company would not provide details on the offers, which it is evaluating with creditors. The fate of its 44 remaining stores likely will be determined next week.
Key deadline in Marsh sale passes without suitor surfacing
The deadline was Monday for the company to identify a so-called stalking horse bidder, which would make an initial offer for the grocer's assets that any other suitor would have to beat. Bidders for the business still could emerge, but time is running out.
Running shoe retailer considers relocating distribution center to Whitestown
Seattle-based running gear retailer Brooks Sports Inc. is considering opening a major distribution warehouse in Whitestown that could generate more than 100 new jobs.
Mass Ave restaurant, craft brewery set for closure
Co-owner Ted Miller confirms financial problems drove the decision to shut down the 3-year-old brewery and a neighboring restaurant that opened in February.
Walmart testing store employee delivery of U.S. online orders
In its latest effort to compete with online giant Amazon, Walmart is testing a delivery service using its own store employees, who will deliver packages ordered online while driving home from their regular work shifts.
Lids embraces digital revolution, adapts to shifting shopping habits
CEO David Baxter, who was hired in May 2016, is aiming to marry the best of online retailing with brick-and-mortar stores, to lift the company’s profit margin to where it was five years ago.
Indy-based restaurants to open new locations in Fashion Mall
The additions to the food court will include a concept from Cafe Patachou founder Martha Hoover.
DINING: Working in a chef’s playground
Rather than building a test kitchen that would never in itself generate income, Cunningham Restaurant Group decided to build Vida, a real restaurant where chefs experiment.
Retailers cheer GOP retreat on ending debit card fees limit
Restaurants, grocers and other businesses celebrated Thursday as House Republicans backed off efforts to eliminate the cap on fees that banks can charge retailers when customers use debit cards.