Downtown Colts-themed restaurant abruptly closes
The eatery at 110 W. Washington St. opened in 2011 and was operated by a Florida-based food-service veteran.
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Nike to start selling shoes directly through online giant Amazon
Nike said it will sell some of its footwear through e-commerce giant Amazon, part of a plan to make its swoosh-branded products available in more places online.
Revamped Market Tower set to hit sale block
The owner of Market Tower is shopping the downtown skyscraper after spending millions on upgrades to increase occupancy and make it more appealing to younger companies.
King Ribs keeps it in the family
Sherry and David Williams, both in their 50s, work seven days a week to keep their two restaurants and a catering business running.
Walgreens downsizes Rite Aid acquisition to 2,186 stores
Under the new agreement, Walgreens will buy 2,186 stores, three distribution centers and related inventory from Rite Aid for about $5.18 billion in cash.
Proposed canal park still in play despite funding issues
Supporters announced plans for a downtown park along the Central Canal in late 2014. Forced to regroup, they’re now about halfway to their fundraising goal.
Staples to be acquired by Sycamore Partners for $6.9 billion
Staples Inc. will be acquired by Sycamore Partners in one of the largest retail deals of the year, a wager that the office-supply chain is better off continuing its turnaround plan as a private company.
St. Louis-based barbecue joint to open downtown Indy location
A barbecue chain with six existing restaurants is set to take the downtown space last occupied by a Penn Station East Coast Subs. The restaurant, its first outside of Missouri, should open this fall.
Going fishing? Longtime owner of Indy boat dealership to retire, close business
The 40-year-old seller of recreational watercraft is staging a “going out of business sale” as its owner prepares for an active retirement.
Existing home sales in area slide as inventory shrinks, prices rise
Existing-home sales in central Indiana fell 3 percent in May, marking only the second monthly decline in the past 19 months.
Mansion formerly owned by fraudster Durham on market for $3.5M
The 14,480-square-foot home was once a party pad for the infamous financier. The Fishers couple who bought it in 2015 is now selling after making several improvements.
Officials taking next step in formulating White River development plan
The City of Indianapolis and Hamilton County Tourism are asking interested development teams to submit their credentials for the project.
Merrillville’s Star Plaza Theatre once again awaiting wrecking ball
White Lodging announced last August that it would tear down the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, only to temporarily drop those plans in November following a public outcry.
British retailer boosts Finish Line stake to nearly 20 percent
Sports Direct International now controls nearly 8 million Finish Line shares worth about $107 million, raising speculation about a possible takeover of the Indianapolis-based retailer.
Novel layout complicated effort to find Marsh buyers for some stores
Rather than featuring long, tall aisles like traditional groceries, the new-format stores featured a courtyard in the center with a dozen “boutiques” around the perimeter, each selling a certain category of goods.
Land trust closes majority of deal to preserve property along White River
The Central Indiana Land Trust says it has raised $2.2 million of the $2.7 million it needs to establish White River Bluffs and preserve 12.2 wooded acres along the White River in Indianapolis.
DINING: Fountain Square restaurant scene adds a Sidekick
While nothing we tasted defined Sidekick’s as a destination pizza shop, we did find offerings that make it a welcome addition to the Fountain Square lineup.
Residential Real Estate: Marketplace for June 26, 2017
The number of active listings in the metro area has inched up—but not nearly enough to eliminate the seller’s market that now exists.
St. Clair Place neighborhood aims to mix it up
Most of the homes not-for-profit NEAR develops in the area are priced below market and sold to lower-income buyers. But it has constructed a handful of houses aimed at market-rate buyers, demonstrating the faith it and other builders have in the neighborhood.
HOME TOUR: Creating a ‘mini Europe’ in Carmel
Jane and Terry Fleck wanted to create a respite with Old World charm and a formal garden.