Simon strikes rent deal to keep Ann Taylor, Loft and Lane Bryant stores open
New York City-based RCS said the agreement Simon Property Group made with Premium Apparel LLC will keep all 235 stores in Simon malls open.
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Booming furniture sales mean ‘unprecedented’ delays for sofas, desks
Across the country, furniture retailers are reporting months-long delays in every step of the supply chain—from overwhelmed factories to clogged ports—amid surging demand for desks, chairs and sofas.
What we’re loving: Glazed pottery at Shine Design Home in Fishers
The shop is owned by a three-woman team that offers full interior design services in addition to less expensive in-home consultations and design boards.
Disney to shut 60 North American stores, 20% of global total
Indiana has two Disney Store locations—one in Indianapolis at Castleton Square Mall and one in Merrillville.
Walmart to invest $350 billion in U.S. manufacturing
The world’s largest retailer said it plans to invest $350 billion in products made, grown or assembled in the United States over the next 10 years, a move it says will help create 750,000 jobs.
Target planning to spend billions on store improvements, delivery network
As part of the investments, announced Tuesday, Target will accelerate the pace of building small-format stores, with plans to add 30 to 40 new stores this year, up from 29 last year.
Costco to raise starting hourly wage to $16, end hazard pay
The starting wage scale puts Costco above competitors, including Amazon, Target and Best Buy, which have $15 minimum wages.
Nation’s largest retail trade group forecasts strong sales growth
The National Retail Federation said Wednesday it anticipates that retail sales will grow between 6.5% and 8.2%, to more than $4.33 trillion, this year.
Fry’s Electronics closes all stores, including Fishers location
The 180,000-square-foot Fishers store originally housed Incredible Universe, a media and electronics superstore owned by Radio Shack parent Tandy Corp. Fry’s took over the building in 2005.
Kohl’s faces activist group seeking control of board
Kohl’s Corp. is under pressure from a group of activists who want to name nine directors to control its board and are pressing the retailer to reduce inventory and end its “dizzying array of promotional gimmicks.”
Retailer Shoe Show to depart Circle Centre
The North Carolina-based retail chain opened its Circle Centre location in late 2019. The company’s other area stores will remain open.
Vaccine delays leave grocery workers feeling expendable
A decentralized vaccine campaign has resulted in patchwork of policies that differ from state to state, and even county to county in some areas, resulting in an inconsistent rollout to low-paid essential workers who are exposed to hundreds of customers each day.
Old Navy to open store at Glendale in former Macy’s space
Retailer Old Navy will make a comeback at Glendale Town Center after a 15-year absence from the shopping center.
Splenda maker sues Speedway chain over knockoff sweetener
Carmel-based Heartland Consumer Products says Speedway offers knockoff sweetener in packets that are too similar to Splenda’s packaging, which could confuse customers.
Target offers bonus pay to encourage workers to get vaccine
The retailer will offer its hourly employees as much as four hours of pay to get two doses of the vaccine, it said in a blog post Wednesday.
Roberts Camera to close Carmel store, consolidate operations
Owners of the 64-year old business—which was founded as a discount jewelry store in 1957 by Robert and Rose Pallman—cited several reasons for the decision.
T.J. Maxx to reopen downtown Indianapolis store next week
The discount clothing and home-goods store closed during last spring’s pandemic stay-at-home orders, then sustained damage during riots and looting in May. It’s set to reopen Sunday.
What we’re loving: A brass bar cart from Two Chicks District Co.
This Art Deco-inspired two-tiered brass cart features a mango wooden top and a built-in ice bucket.
Two more tenants depart Circle Centre
Sunglass Hut and GameStop have closed their Circle Centre stores. Both retail chains still have numerous other Indianapolis-area stores.
Levi’s first home collection deepens Target relationship
The move is yet another blow to department stores, which have been struggling even more during the pandemic.