Well-known east-side Mexican eatery closes
El Sol de Tala, a staple on East Washington Street for several decades, shut its doors earlier this month amid a court dispute between the restaurant's owner and his landlord.
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HHGregg ready to dust off, ramp up Fine Lines concept
HHGregg's high-end-appliance Fine Lines stores are shifting into the spotlight as the struggling retailer looks for ways to offset declining consumer electronics sales.
Convenience stores remount challenge to cold-beer laws
Convenience stores in Indiana are appealing a decision from a federal judge in June that continued to prohibit them from selling cold beer.
Ex-HHGregg manager’s lawsuit grows into class-action
The lawsuit now includes 62 current and former HHGregg employees who claim they were denied incentive bonuses totaling about $5 million.
HHGregg ditches ad campaign, returns to former agency
The Indianapolis-based retailer is going back to Zimmerman Advertising a year after parting ways with the firm and just two months after unveiling a “brand transformation.”
Finish Line reports strong quarter as same-store sales rise
Sales at stores open at least a year climbed 5 percent, and the company’s website improvements and relationship with Macy’s also helped to drive profit.
Carmel retailers play defense against U.S. 31 construction
Business has skidded for some eateries along the corridor as work crews transform it into a limited access highway. Proprietors are reaching out to customers with promotions but gripping the bottom line.
Judge finds ‘rational’ reasons for restricting cold-beer sales
Judge Richard L. Young ruled the state has legitimately drawn a line by only allowing liquor stores to sell cold beer.
Roberts leaving downtown location as part of $2.5M expansion
The retailer of photo, video and electronics equipment will move from 255 S. Meridian St. to larger downtown space at 220 E. St. Clair St. Roberts plans to add 35 workers by 2018.
Peapod sees Indianapolis as big growth market
Peapod Inc. has discovered fertile ground in Indianapolis despite a crowded field of grocery competitors, said Scott DeGraeve, senior vice president at the country’s oldest and biggest online grocery-delivery service.
Indy’s musical roots remain alive at Jazz Kitchen
For the past 20 years, the Jazz Kitchen has offered live jazz seven nights a week, serving as an incubator for local acts and touring musicians alike.
HHGregg’s board is bullish, but analysts remain skittish
The company scarfed up $49 million of its stock under a buyback program that ran from May 2013 to May 2014. And last month, the company launched a new buyback program, this one for $40 million.
Judge dismisses wrongful death suit against Kroger
The mother of an Indianapolis man shot at a Kroger by a store manager in what police said was an attempted robbery filed the suit in 2012.
State scrutiny of Village Pantry safety issues set to end
The convenience store chain has been taking corrective action to better protect employees after the shootings of Indianapolis clerks in 2009 and 2011.
HHGregg reports quarterly loss, lower revenue
As expected, the company Tuesday morning reported disappointing fourth-quarter sales that led to a $7.2 million loss for the Indianapolis-based appliance, electronics and furniture retailer.
Simon partner looks to buy out co-owners in expansion drive
Paris-based Klepierre SA, whose largest shareholder is Simon Property Group Inc., plans to spend as much as $686 million a year on expansion.
U.S. retail sales show scant April increase
The Commerce Department said Tuesday that seasonally adjusted retail sales rose just 0.1 percent in April. Excluding autos and gasoline, retail sales fell 0.1 percent last month.
HHGregg launches rebranding effort to improve sales
The electronics and appliance chain has unveiled a new logo and advertising spots, in addition to improvements to its website and delivery service, as it attempts to keep pace with competitors.
Office Depot to close 400 stores nationwide
Office Depot has at least seven stores in the area, according to its website, including three locations in Indianapolis and single stores in Carmel, Anderson, Greenwood and Avon.
Target CEO Steinhafel out in wake of data breach
The nation's third-largest retailer, which has 13 stores in the Indianapolis area, has struggled to regain its footing in the five months since hackers stole credit and debit card information on tens of millions of customers.