Plucky owners reclaim, renew famous Hoosier trademarks
The new owners of Roselyn Bakery, Choc-Ola chocolate drink and Champagne Velvet beer got dormant but potent brands back on store shelves.
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Mall retailer Deb Shops facing possible closure
Deb Shops, a woman's clothing retailer with stores in three area malls, has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in three years and could close its stores.
Startup car wash chain aims for high-end splash
There’s no shortage of car washes around Indianapolis. But the owners of Prime Car Wash think the competition has missed a spot—both here and around the country.
After victory in London, cake baker opens local shop
Gwendolyn Rogers achieved her goal last month of owning a bakery by opening the Cake Bake Shop in Broad Ripple. The former Little House gift shop space now sports cases full of tasty treats that include her popular cakes, as well as pies, eclairs and other goodies.
Two Delia’s stores to close in Indy as chain folds
The teen-fashion retailer has filed for bankruptcy and started close-out sales at all of its 92 locations, including in Carmel and downtown Indianapolis.
Teen retailers get the cold shoulder for holidays
Teen retailers are facing ho-hum results at a time when overall U.S. retail sales are up 5.1 percent over the past 12 months, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
High court: No pay for Amazon warehouse security checks
The unanimous ruling Tuesday is a victory for the growing number of retailers and other companies that routinely screen workers to prevent employee theft.
Finish Line business-development executive resigns
Mark S. Landau, who had served as the company’s chief business development officer since January 2012, has resigned.
Struggling Sears reports bigger quarterly loss, lower sales
Retailer Sears Holdings Corp, which closed four stores in the Indianapolis area this year, is on track to post its eighth annual revenue drop and its fourth annual loss.
City, Simon strike deal to keep Circle Centre anchor
Under terms of the deal, Carson Pirie Scott will save $300,000 annually through the next three years under a rent reduction at the downtown store.
Backers making new push for Sunday alcohol sales
The Hoosiers for Sunday Sales coalition is starting a campaign Tuesday to build support for legislation that would allow such sales in groceries, pharmacies, and liquor and convenience stores.
UPDATE: Prominent jeweler’s $4M inventory up for auction
The inventory of Aronstam Fine Jewelers, located at Keystone at the Crossing, will be auctioned to help satisfy creditor debt.
Despite rise in fortunes, holiday shoppers to spend cautiously
Gas prices may be hovering at a four-year low, but Americans are paying more for food, health care and other costs. Unemployment is low, too, but then so is wage growth.
Finish Line adds chain of running specialty stores
The Finish Line Inc. has acquired a chain of five stores in the Kansas City, Missouri, area through its subsidiary, the Running Specialty Group.
HHGregg looking for new merchandising chief—again
HHGregg Inc. is about to embark on a search for its fourth merchandising manager in just over two years, the Indianapolis-based retailer disclosed in a filing with the SEC.
State’s publicly traded retailers aim to cash in on bright holiday forecasts
Shares of The Finish Line Inc., HHGregg Inc. and The Shoe Carnival Inc. all have lost value this year and are trailing major stock indexes by a wide margin.
Purdue economist: Turkeys slightly more expensive this year
A Purdue University agricultural economist says Thanksgiving food shoppers will find adequate supplies of turkeys but possibly at slightly higher prices.
HHGregg shares fall on disappointing quarterly results
The company lost more than $10 million in its latest quarter as it saw comparable-store sales fall in every product category except home products.
St. Louis furniture retailer plans expansion into Indy
Weekends Only Furniture Outlet, which has five stores in the St. Louis area, plans to make its first expansion outside of its home market by opening a 92,000-square-foot store in Castleton.
Humane Society takes Steak n Shake fight to shareholders
The Humane Society has set its sights on Biglari Holdings, the firm that owns Indianapolis-based Steak n Shake, saying it has ignored requests to adopt animal welfare methods like its competitors.