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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City keeping redevelopment options open for remainder of Jail I site
Regardless of who ultimately develops the 1-acre eastern half of the city-owned Jail I site at 40 S. Alabama St., city officials view it as “incredibly important” that the project support further development on the east side of downtown.
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.
IBJ Podcast: A preschool, a church, a pickleball palace—tracking the transformations of Indy’s vacant Marsh stores
Longtime Indianapolis retail real estate broker Bill French and podcast host Mason King share detailed records on how many former Marsh spaces have been recast, revamped or replaced.
Indiana Fever remake roster with flurry of weekend moves
Veterans DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Howard and Sophie Cunningham among new players.
Photo gallery: WWE Royal Rumble draws record-setting crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque said Saturday’s Royal Rumble was the highest-grossing Rumble in history, the third-largest gate—money made off tickets—in organization history and the largest single-night event WWE has ever pulled off.
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.
Photo gallery: Thousands turn out for WWE SmackDown at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Friday night’s SmackDown event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse drew thousands of spectators and kicked off Indianapolis’ Royal Rumble weekend. Check out these photos of wrestlers—and fans—in action.
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.
Henke planning 1,110-acre residential development in Noblesville
Gatewood Lakes would be developed north of Noblesville’s Innovation Mile business and technology hub and east of Ruoff Music Center.
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.
Downtown Homewood Suites hotel sold for $18.7M, renovations planned
The purchase marks the first downtown hotel property for MHG, which has nearly 20 other properties in central Indiana, Missouri and Florida, and nine other projects in its development pipeline.
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.
Bill to create Indiana-Ireland trade commission advanced by House committee
Through House Bill 1489, the state would establish a trade commission with Ireland to strengthen its business relationship with the country and exchange ideas on policy, economic development and infrastructure.
Developer considering apartments at Irvington Plaza, but community leaders want ‘clarity’ on plans
California-based Tallen Capital Partners LLC, which has the property in the 6200 block of East Washington Street under contract for an undisclosed price, hopes to rezone nearly 7 acres for mixed-use development.
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.
State officials warn tobacco retailers of consequences of selling nitrous oxide
In the past year, Indiana excise police have cited 18 shops for allegedly selling the gas as a drug and have confiscated more than 15,000 canisters.
IBJ Podcast: The latest on downtown soccer stadium, $78M Fever facility and Simon hotel/concert venue
The Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center has joined the roster of projects announced for the southeast quadrant of the Mile Square, which includes the prospective site of a Major League Soccer stadium.