HHGregg snags new exec from New York chain
The appliance and electronics retailer has hired its fourth chief merchandising officer in about three years, snagging a veteran executive who will move on from a much smaller chain.
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Simon launches retail startup competition
"Simon Launch" winners will receive cash, support and the opportunity to snag investments from the company's venture capital arm, which is deploying millions of dollars in startups.
Specialty grocers blitz city with new stores
The Indianapolis area’s competitive grocery market is becoming even more crowded with the arrival of additional specialty stores catering to the upscale crowd.
Sales for holiday shopping season come down to the wire
Despite an early start, sales data show that stores may once again have to rely on procrastinators to save the holiday shopping season.
Finish Line shares slide after quarterly results miss mark
Shares of The Finish Line Inc. tumbled by about 20 percent in trading Friday morning, after the Indianapolis-based company lowered its earning outlook.
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.
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.