Finish Line seeking buyer for its JackRabbit stores, sources say
The specialty running-shoe division, which operates 70 stores under various names, could draw interest from private equity firms and other sporting-goods chains.
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Founders of The Kitchen opening bistro on Mass Ave
The yet-to-be-named restaurant will occupy 5,500 square feet in Gershman Partners’ Marietta building under construction next to the Marott Center.
Buffalo Wild Wings-owned taco chain targets Indianapolis for expansion
Buffalo Wild Wings hopes to open 15 to 20 R Taco locations in the metropolitan area as soon as possible and is seeking franchisees with multi-restaurant experience to lead the growth.
UPDATE: Johnson Memorial plans $42M overhaul of Franklin campus
In the largest project in its history, Johnson Memorial plans to demolish its old hospital building and construct two new health care facilities.
North-side apartments change hands in $70M-plus deal; $10M rehab begins
Local firm Birge & Held Asset Management bought the property on East 82nd Street and is starting to renovate all 740 units—a task expected to present some logistical challenges.
Developer aims to convert historic downtown building into 110-room hotel
The firm has purchased One Jackson Square and is in discussions to brand it a Canopy by Hilton. The fate of first-floor restaurant tenant Ike & Jonesy’s has yet to be determined.
HHGregg fires merchandising chief as revolving door continues
Keith Zimmerman had been with the struggling Indianapolis-based chain since December 2014. A senior executive said HHGregg has begun the search for a new chief merchandising officer who will "move a little faster" and bring greater creativity to the job.
Indiana Landmarks raises $60K to fix, preserve historic clock
A fundraising campaign to restore the 80-year-old "Ayres clock" mounted on the corner of Circle Centre mall at Washington and Meridian streets has been a success.
Franciscan Alliance to demolish former Beech Grove hospital
The project, expected to take 18 months, will raze 900,000 square feet of adjoining buildings on a 15-acre site.
Kite takes quarterly loss, matches FFO expectations
The Indianapolis-based real estate investment trust on Thursday posted revenue of $89.1 million in the period, up from $87.1 million last year.
Fishers won’t let Ikea fuel retail blitz
Local officials are taking steps to preserve the vacant land surrounding the 35-acre Ikea site near Interstate 69 and 116th Street for office development.
Roche completes buildings as part of $300M overhaul
Since 2012, the company has built five buildings, refurbished existing buildings, made upgrades to IT infrastructure, and increased investments in its diabetes care manufacturing technology.
Carriage houses offer homeowners supplemental income, space for guests
Homeowners are looking to capitalize on the hot downtown housing market by creating rental units—and they no longer need to seek a variance to build them under new city zoning rules, cutting down on the time and red tape.
Duke Realty exceeds expectations with third quarter results
The Indianapolis-based real estate investment trust topped analyst predictions for revenue and funds from operations.
Hofmeister retail property headed for foreclosure sale
The sale is intended to resolve a lawsuit filed by Wells Fargo Bank that accused Hofmeister of defaulting on a $2.3 million mortgage on the building.
Glass home offers little privacy but great entertaining space
K.C. Cohen a big fan of windows and open floor plans, which explains why his home is mostly a vast bank of windows.
Fountain Square record store, live-music spot to launch next month
The entrepreneur behind Rocket 88 Doughnuts has hooked up with two partners to create Square Cat Vinyl, which will feature live performers and serve beer, wine and coffee.
Simon Property raises annual outlook after strong quarter
The Indianapolis-based real estate company reported higher occupancy and rental rates at its shopping malls in the third quarter.
Former controller of Estridge Homes accused of $364K fraud scheme
Thomas Carter of Fishers has been charged with bank fraud after allegedly siphoning funds from his employer for more than three years.
Roundup: Waffle maker makes leap to corner spot downtown
The Walking Waffle Company, a confectioner based in Carmel that until now has focused exclusively on Indy-area farmers’ markets, could open as early as this weekend.