Chipotle tweaking cooking methods in wake of outbreaks
The fast-but-fresh restaurant chain plans to change the way it handles its meats, vegetables and cheese to combat a hit to its image from incidences of foodborne illness.
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Plainfield shopping center closes early after online threat
The Shops at Perry Crossing in Plainfield was evacuated Friday night after bomb threats were posted on Facebook targeting the mall and its JC Penney store, police said.
Circle Centre losing three tenants, including two originals
Gap and Gap Kids, which opened along with Circle Centre in 1995, plan to close Jan. 26. Also on the third floor, the American Greetings card shop is shutting down at the end of next month.
Outdoor retailer Cabela’s may be hunting for a buyer
Cabela's, the outdoor sporting goods chain that opened a store in Noblesville in August, said it’s exploring strategic alternatives.
Cyber Monday sales still on top, but losing some luster
Monday is expected to be the biggest online shopping day ever, with estimates that it will rack up over $3 billion in sales.
Black Friday store sales fall as Americans buy more online
A big reason for the declines is increased online shopping, as Americans hunt down deals on their smartphones, tablets and computers.
Large Noble Roman’s investor calls for sale of company
In a scathing letter to directors, Privet Fund LP said accountability is sorely lacking throughout the upper ranks of the company, which has a stock price languishing below $2 a share.
Amazon raises online retail bar with same-day delivery
The logistics and costs of same-day delivery—the fuel, labor, infrastructure and other costs—have been difficult challenges to surmount.
Retailers expect weak holiday for electronics sales
Retailers like Best Buy Co. and HHGregg Inc. expect weak demand for electronics during the holidays, although ultra-HD televisions might be an exception.
Salvage shop rescues industrial, medical antiques
Society of Salvage, a 2-year-old shop on downtown’s east side owned by Sandra Jarvis, has carved out an unusual niche in the salvage industry by unearthing industrial equipment and medical oddities from old buildings and factories.
Target, Wal-Mart see online sales growth slow in ominous sign
Both retailers are investing heavily in e-commerce operations, but the deceleration in online sales growth underscores the challenge of competing with Amazon.com, the world’s largest Internet retailer.
Veteran jeweler Thrapp retiring, closing shop
Gary Thrapp will wind down operations at his north-side store at 56th and Illinois streets with a going-out-of-business sale starting Thursday.
Kroger plans $178 million acquisition of Roundy’s
Kroger will add about 150 stores in Wisconsin and Illinois with acquisition, expanding its already sizable presence in the Midwest.
Toy sales on pace for best year in a decade
The growth is being fueled by increasing popularity of collectibles, toys based on Hollywood blockbuster films and better technology that allows toys to do things like talk back to children.
Retailers, restaurants struggle to find staff in north ‘burbs
Advertisements for traditionally low-wage jobs in hospitality and retail decorate major thoroughfares in the northern suburbs, offering management positions and higher pay as incentives.
HHGregg misses expectations with quarterly loss
The Indianapolis-based appliance and electronics retailer on Thursday reported a loss of $10.1 million on shrinking sales.
Anderson store on Target’s national closure list
Target Corp. plans to close 13 stores nationwide, including one in Anderson, the retailer announced Wednesday.
Wal-Mart, Target step up their holiday strategies
Wal-Mart and Target have a lot to prove this holiday season. Both are heading into the season with turnaround plans they launched after being battered by the economy and their own mistakes.
UPDATE: Walgreens to acquire Rite Aid for $9.4 billion
Walgreens is buying rival Rite Aid for about $9.41 billion in cash, creating a drugstore giant with nearly 18,000 stores around the world.
Local restaurant offering discount to legal gun carriers
Restaurateur Art Bouvier announced the discount Saturday night on Facebook shortly after a robbery at his Cajun eatery, Papa Roux.