The Nebraska-based outdoor retailer plans to open new stores again after a two-year, recession-induced halt on expansion.
But the company is not reviving its plan for the 96-acre plot it owns in Greenwood.
Consumers took a breather in April after a strong March boosted by an early Easter. Overall, though, most retailers are likely
to be pleased with the spring selling season, analysts say.
Some retail tenants of outlet malls are concerned about Simon gaining too much market power should its acquisition of Prime
Outlets be approved.
One art-collecting couple has opened a fine-art gallery in Zionsville, while the founder of a contemporary craft show is planning
a boutique in Irvington.
State regulators have issued a $17,000 fine against Kroger Co. over a warehouse accident that led to a worker’s death.
Texas-based Tilt Family Entertainment acquires GameWorks chain, which closed last month, leaving gaping hole on fourth floor
of mall.
Departure of GameWorks arcade leaves another 27,000 square feet of vacant space on the mall’s fourth floor, which has struggled
for years to
keep tenants.
The town has agreed to create a tax-increment financing district to help fund infrastructure improvements for Butler Automotive
Group’s proposed development.
In an effort to crack down on knockoffs, famous handbag designer Coach Inc. has hit at least three local retailers with trademark-infringement
lawsuits.
If the council gives its blessing, construction could begin this spring on Butler Automotive Group’s five-dealership development
along State Road 37. About 230 jobs could be created.
Evansville-based shoe and apparel retailer reports strong sales of boots and athletic footwear.
Retail sales posted a surprising 0.3-percent increase in February as consumers did not let major snowstorms stop them from
storming the malls.
The Illinois-based drugstore chain is seeking to sell beer and wine at 29 of its stores in Marion County. Opponents argue
that the county already has granted enough permits.
Check out a roundup of big changes for the downtown restaurant scene including Tea Cozy, Sahm’s and Urban Element, plus a
new fitness option at the Majestic Building.
HHGregg Inc. had been in business nearly a half century when it hit the 50-store mark in 2004. It plans to open nearly
that number within the next year.
Kmart’s announcement that it will close its store in Connersville in May will put 59 employees out of work. Fayette County,
where the city is located, already is strapped by steep job losses.
Pharmacy giant CVS will pay $1.95 million and verify that all of its pharmacists are licensed in Indiana to settle a state
complaint that pharmacists with expired licenses dispensed prescriptions for several years at two of its drugstores.
Indianapolis car dealer Tom Wood died Thursday morning after battling lung cancer. Wood grew his business from a single dealership
he purchased in 1967.
The second-largest company in the movie-rental business behind Blockbuster Inc. is immediately closing 760 locations. The
chain operates 14 stores in central Indiana,
according to its Web site.
HHGregg’s profit and revenue both increased in its fiscal third quarter, despite a slight dip in same-store
sales. The opening of 19 stores helped offset the decrease.
