St. Vincent planning $13.6M education center on hotel site
The hospital system plans to tear down a two-story hotel near its Indianapolis flagship campus and build a training facility for simulating situations in acute care.
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Radio Shack ‘rescuer’ files bankruptcy, likely to liquidate
The company that set out to revive the fortunes of RadioShack, the venerable consumer-electronics chain, filed for bankruptcy Wednesday after failing to keep up with changing consumer habits. The filing could mean the end for eight remaining area stores.
Debut of $37M Coil to kick off Broad Ripple apartment flurry
The village is expected to add as many as 500 rental units in the next year or so. Businesses hope they’ll boost daytime traffic in the area traditionally known for its nightlife.
HHGregg files for bankruptcy, lines up buyer
The company did not disclose the identity of the purchaser. CEO Robert Riesbeck said HHGregg is “fully committed” to continuing to operate the 132 stores that will remain after it completes the closings announced last week of 88 stores.
Department store chain Gordmans facing bankruptcy
Gordmans Stores Inc., a Midwestern department-store chain founded more than a century ago, is preparing to file for bankruptcy, according to people familiar with the matter. The retailer has one store in the Indianapolis area and several others in Indiana.
HHGregg could file bankruptcy as soon as next week
The news comes one day after the Indianapolis-based retailer announced that it was closing 88 stores and three distribution centers
RadioShack’s successor reportedly preparing for bankruptcy
A filing could happen within the coming days and will probably result in liquidation, sources said. The Indianapolis area is still home to several RadioShack locations.
HHGregg closing 88 stores, three distribution facilities
The closure of 40 percent of the retailer’s stores will result in the elimination of about 1,500 jobs.
HHGregg shares cease trading on New York Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday suspended trading of HHGregg Inc. shares as it began proceedings to delist the struggling retailer’s common stock.
Steak n Shake results lost some sizzle in 2016
Same-stores sales for the burger chain dropped for the first time since 2008. Profit and customer traffic also fell.
Target pulls down other retailers with tepid quarter, outlook
Target Corp. reported a 43 percent drop in fourth-quarter profit as weak store sales overshadowed an improving online performance.
HHGregg preparing to file for bankruptcy, sources say
The 61-year-old retailer of appliances and electronics is preparing to file for bankruptcy as it grapples with an ongoing slump in sales, according to people familiar with the matter.
Burger King owner to acquire Popeyes for $1.8 billion
Restaurant Brands International Inc. has agreed to buy Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc., adding a fried-chicken outfit to its lineup of burgers and doughnuts. The two chains have about 70 restaurants in the Indianapolis area.
Airport examines retailer shuffle, redesigned plaza, artificial grass
Officials are mulling designs for revamping sections of the Indianapolis International Airport, with an emphasis on a more natural feel, clearer signage and moving stores closer to the gates.
Lowe’s planning to add 500 employees in Indianapolis
The jobs are part of a plan Lowe’s announced Wednesday to hire 1,700 customer-support employees in total by October at offices in Wilkesboro, North Carolina; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Indianapolis.
Portillo’s confirms plans for Fishers restaurant
The popular restaurant chain known for its Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago-style hot dogs on Thursday officially disclosed it was coming to Fishers and revealed its chosen location.
HHGregg hires outside advisers to help with ongoing woes
Indianapolis-based HHGregg Inc. is turning to investment banks “to pursue a range of potential strategic and financial transactions” as the struggling appliances and electronics retailer battles sinking sales.
Henke hopes to land hotels, eateries, grocery along U.S. 31 in Westfield
Developer Steve Henke has revealed his preliminary plans for a 40-acre commercial project to be known as the Commons at Chatham Hills.
Fountain Square eatery temporarily closed by state
The Asian restaurant that’s been closed since Feb. 1 isn’t set to reopen until Feb. 15, allegedly due to violating state tax code, according to a sign on the door.
Noblesville’s Corporate Campus fills in with homes, restaurants, retail and more
Noblesville laid the groundwork for the campus in 2002. When East 146th Street opened in 2007, city leaders believed it would take 20 years for the area to build out. But it’s happening much faster.