Simon reports eight-year high in shopping mall occupancy rates
Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc., the largest owner of malls in the United States, said it signed a record number of leases in 2024.
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Windsor Jewelry store revived by new ownership
The demise of Windsor Jewelry in downtown Indianapolis was short-lived, thanks to two attorneys who purchased the 106-year-old downtown business.
Indianapolis performances, parties ramp up excitement for WWE’s Royal Rumble
From independent wrestling matches to Chreece-curated rap battles, Indianapolis put on a show for the thousands of pro wrestling fans visiting for this weekend’s WWE Royal Rumble.
Leon Tailoring Co., an icon of Indianapolis retail, closing after 120-year run
Leo Ettinger, grandfather of current owners Larry and Norman Ettinger, established Leon Tailoring Co. in 1905.
Growth in Indiana and beyond is blueprint for Black Orchid Barbers
The roster of Black Orchid Barbers locations stands at five in Indianapolis and Carmel, and owner Travis Moore said he’s eager to open shops elsewhere.
Simon purchases Italian outlet malls from Gucci’s parent company
Indianapolis-based Simon is the new owner of two Italian luxury outlet malls where the roster of shops includes Armani, Balenciaga, Gucci and Versace.
Downtown YMCA location to close in March
The organization’s CEO wrote in an email to members that the decision was made to balance the organization’s long-term sustainability with member needs.
City’s prelude to Royal Rumble includes murals, beats and laughs
The Indianapolis arts community is expressing excitement for the WWE’s Royal Rumble through murals, a comedy event and a hip-hop show.
Teriyaki Madness restaurant chain returning to Indianapolis market
Teriyaki Madness is expected to open in the Claybrooke Commons retail center on South Emerson Avenue, where fellow tenants include Bibibop Asian Grill and Mochinut.
Trump administration’s proposed funding freeze causes uncertainty, delays in central Indiana projects
Although the White House’s planned federal funding freeze was temporarily paused by a judge late Tuesday afternoon and rescinded Wednesday, it’s already delaying some central Indiana-based projects.
Joella’s Hot Chicken closes Broad Ripple restaurant along White River
Joella’s had served spicy tenders and wings at the Broad Ripple Avenue location since 2018.
Q&A with Le’Deana Brown, magazine founder and cultural connector
Brown spoke with IBJ about Midwest Leak magazine, the magazines she read as an adolescent, why she opened a community gathering space and what it’s like to be part of the “Keepers of Culture” mural.
Purdue and Butler alum Kaveh Akbar shifts smoothly from poet to novelist
Kaveh Akbar will talk about his acclaimed novel ‘Martyr!’ during a Jan. 28 author event at Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Ave.
Chatham Home furniture and gifts store to exit downtown for Carmel
In business in the Mass Ave neighborhood since 2011, Chatham Home is aiming for a July opening in Carmel’s Arts & Design District.
Greenwood store Red Dog Books faces closure, seeks new home
Red Dog Books, a tenant of Greenwood’s Allyne Parke shopping center since 2018, received notice on Jan. 14 that its lease will be terminated.
Film to focus on activist and medical debt issue
Richard Propes travels in his wheelchair on an annual annual fundraising trek he calls the Tenderness Tour. In 2024, he traveled 150 miles of Indiana trails, raising more than $100,000 for Massachusetts-based nonprofit Undue Medical Debt.
La Margarita restaurant to move to Factory Arts District
The Mexican eatery will serve customers at the Murphy Art Building through Feb. 8 before moving. A March opening is planned at Factory Arts District.
Church of Noise gallery unites visual art, music and sensitive plants
The gallery is part of Joyful Noise Recordings’ headquarters near the intersection of East Raymond Street and South Sherman Drive.
Broad Ripple’s 317 BBQ rebrands by revamping its craft beer program
Instead of Centerpoint Brewing operating a taproom inside 317 BBQ, beers made by three Indiana companies will be available to customers.
After 40 years at WTHR, Chuck Lofton announces retirement plans
“I feel the time is right,” Lofton said during Thursday’s episode of “Sunrise.”