Kroger plans timely job fair amid Marsh’s closing spree
Kroger said it didn’t plan the event to take advantage of the Marsh closings, but it welcomes the local grocery chain’s former employees. The grocer is looking to fill more than 300 positions.
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Marsh plans to close all stores within 60 days if buyer isn’t found
The supermarket chain told state officials on Monday that it would close 16 stores within the next two months, if it can’t find buyers or business partners. But in fact all of Marsh’s stores will shut their doors if the company comes up empty-handed.
Experts: Endangered downtown Marsh locations attractive to competitors
If Marsh’s two downtown stores close, as the struggling grocer has warned could happen within two months, the locations likely would attract interest from rival supermarket operators.
Marsh warns of 16 more store closings, 1,454 job cuts if buyer isn’t found
The struggling supermarket chain warned the state Monday that that it is prepared to close the stores—including 11 in the Indianapolis area—within 60 days if it can't find buyer for the company.
Gander Mountain liquidating inventory, but not closing every store
The CEO of the retail chain’s new parent company said Sunday that he plans to keep 70 to 75 Gander Mountain stores open, including two or possibly three stores in the Indianapolis area.
Marsh Supermarkets closing nine more stores this month
The latest announced closings, seven of which are in the Indianapolis area, bring the total number of Marsh grocery stores that are set to shut their doors this month to 19.
Grocery closures create growing food deserts in Anderson
As grocery stores continue to close throughout the city, residents who don’t have reliable access to transportation have seen their options for local groceries continue to dwindle.
With loss of pharmacies, Marsh can no longer sell hard liquor
State law prohibits grocery stores without pharmacies from selling spirits, prompting Marsh to offer big discounts on its inventory.
Marsh Supermarkets closing all in-store pharmacies
The struggling grocery chain told employees Friday morning that it plans to discontinue pharmacy operations and has sold customer prescription files to a national drug store chain.
Owners lavish more than love on pets—and businesses respond
U.S. spending on pets has increased every year since at least 1994, with the largest boost—nearly 11 percent—occurring last year.
Simon CEO says he’s confident mall business will prevail in tough retail climate
David Simon told investors that the “returns will be there” if the company continues to invest in its properties.
Local wiener eatery hawking franchises for convenience stores
King David Dogs is pursuing growth through gas stations and travel plazas by franchising kiosk-sized versions of its downtown restaurant, known for its quarter-pound, all-beef hot dogs.
Whole Foods rallies on report that Albertsons is mulling bid
Whole Foods Market Inc. shares rose the most in two weeks after the Financial Times reported that Albertsons Cos. is considering a takeover of the organic grocer.
Marsh preparing to close another seven supermarkets
The seven closings come on top of three other store closures that Marsh confirmed earlier this week.
British retailer raises eyebrows by buying big Finish Line stake
Sports Direct International pl, which now holds a 7.9 percent stake worth $47 million in Indianapolis-based Finish Line, isn't commenting on its intentions.
Lawmakers nearing new deal on Ricker’s beer carryout issue
The latest version of the bill still needs required signatures from legislative leaders—and it still requires approval from both the House and Senate.
Local jewelry business bought by North Carolina-based chain
The 15-year-old business, which has its store at Keystone at the Crossing, will retain its name “for the time being,” the buyer said.
HHGregg closure to cost 268 corporate employees their jobs
The terminations at the headquarters at 4151 E. 96th St. are expected to begin May 31, the company said in a notice to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Children’s clothing retailer with 4 area stores set for bankruptcy
San Francisco-based retailer Gymboree Corp. operates more than a dozen stores in Indiana, including four at some of the Indianapolis-area's top shopping centers.
Payless closing list doesn’t leave Indiana unscathed
The struggling discount chain, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection April 4, has released a list of nearly 400 Payless Shoe Source stores that it plans to close immediately nationwide.