Retailers scout new Indy-area locations
Several restaurants, including three pizza chains, and an adult-oriented retail store are planning new locations around the city.
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TJX closing South Bend facility, cutting 725 jobs
More than 700 workers will lose their jobs when an A.J. Wright distribution center in South Bend closes next year as part of as a national consolidation by parent TJX Cos.
Steak n Shake’s annual profit sizzles
The Indianapolis-based restaurant chain grew pretax profit in fiscal 2010 to $37.7 million, a 331-percent increase compared with the previous fiscal year.
Longtime local Cadillac dealer loses fight to sell car
Tutwiler Cadillac, which has sold Cadillacs in the Indianapolis area for almost five decades, has lost its franchise despite a long battle with General Motors.
TJX closing A.J. Wright brand, cutting 4,400 jobs
Indianapolis has four A.J. Wright stores that are slated for conversions rather than closures.
Feds charge Marsh with unfair labor practices
The National Labor Relations Board filed a formal complaint after investigating charges that Marsh Supermarkets threatened and intimidated employees to discourage them from forming a union. The grocery chain also allegedly fired an employee for supporting the union.
Online ‘daily deals’ coupons transform local advertising
A big-dollar offer from Google for Groupon—the undisputed king of a U.S. daily deal industry already worth $2.5 billion a year—has emboldened an armada of coupon competitors looking to grab a piece of the fast-growing market.
Renewed Sunday liquor fight to focus on money
Backers of the proposed legislation have begun touting a study estimating that as much as $9 million in additional tax revenue would be generated for Indiana by the allowance of Sunday sales.
Retail giants hope to cash in on local flavor
National retailers from Macy’s to Walmart, Best Buy to Lowe’s—brands built on national scale and buying in bulk to lower costs and muscle out competitors—are offering a new proposition to customers: Help us become more local.
Turkey Hill chain targets Indianapolis
A convenience-store chain called Turkey Hill Minit Markets is expanding into central Indiana. The chain opened its first Indianapolis store in October and plans to add at least five more by the end of 2011.
Running store chain changes name, opens new shop
The Running Co., now BlueMile, expands into Louisville, looks to add more stores in and outside Indiana
October retail sales post best showing since March
Much of the strength came from a big rise in auto sales. Excluding autos, retail sales rose a more modest 0.4 percent.
Moe & Johnny’s owner files for bankruptcy reorganization
Owner Chuck Mack says popular tavern and restaurant Moe & Johnny’s, open in Broad Ripple since 1996, is in no danger of closing despite the Chapter 11 filing.
Carmel strip mall fire starts in doughnut shop
The fire began at a Dunkin’ Donuts shop Thursday morning, spread to a winemaking shop and threatened other businesses.
HHGregg shares swoon after quarterly report
HHGregg Inc.’s profit in its fiscal second quarter fell 20.4 percent from a year ago while expansion boosted revenue 45 percent.
Finish Line cash hoard could draw out suitors
Citigroup Capital Markets retail analyst Kate McShane has Finish Line near the top of her list of potential leveraged-buyout candidates.
Marsh rolls out new name at certain stores
The name change could be part of a strategy to rebrand Hometown Markets and make them more appealing for an eventual sale.
Plans for Kroger-anchored center in west Carmel fall through
The grocer might reconsider the Altum Garden’s site if economic variables change.
Don Marsh, grocery chain he led no closer to making peace
Time has done nothing to settle a dispute between the former executive and the private equity firm that bought his family’s business. They are gearing up for an October 2011 trial.
Old-school costume shop survives new competition
Costumes by Margie isn’t a strip mall box store full of packaged—and disposable—costumes for sale. The shop has a variety of clothing and accessories for rent and a staff, including owner Cheryl Harmon, ready to help put together whatever disguise a customer can dream up.