Starbucks says empty storefronts are leading to lower rents
Starbucks Corp. Chairman Howard Schultz said he sees a blessing in all the retail vacancies across the United States—landlords are beginning to reduce rents.
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Major office project with grocery store proposed for 16th and Capitol
A local ownership group has filed plans to construct a 250,000-square-foot office building with a 40,000-square-foot grocery store, in addition to a parking garage and smaller office building.
Original Circle Centre jeweler closes doors
Workers at Andrews Jewelers on the second floor of the downtown mall could be seen on Monday packing up gems and baubles behind security gates.
Tim Hortons’ expansion into Indy market ramping up with 5 locations
The company bringing the Canadian coffee-and-doughnut chain to central Indiana has revealed the sites of the four other restaurants, besides the one in Avon opening later this month.
Simon settles suit with Starbucks over closing Teavana stores
The Indianapolis-based mall owner had sued Starbucks, attempting to stop the coffee giant from closing dozens of Teavana locations at its properties.
The Yard in Fishers adds third eatery to complex’s lineup
A Miami-based operator plans to break ground this year on a vegan-friendly eatery and juice purveyor that might seed several other locations in the Indy area.
Brokers, developers anticipate hale, hearty year in real estate
A sturdy office sector, hot industrial demand and some steamy retail categories are expected to boost Indy’s commercial real estate market in 2018.
San Francisco firm converting historic downtown office building into hotel
The 109-year-old building—once the tallest structure in Indianapolis—is slated for a transformation into a 130-room hotel expected to open in early 2020.
Three-story building to rise on hot East 16th Street corridor
Mainstay Property Group has won approval to construct the office and retail project as the street’s commercial revival kicks into high gear.
Known for malls, Simon turns to apartments, hotels
The company said it hasn’t lost faith in brick-and-mortar retail but now is broadening its development focus in a quest to continue increasing the value of its real estate holdings.
Judge sides with Simon, bars Starbucks from closing Teavana stores
A Marion Superior Court judge has granted the Indianapolis-based mall giant’s request for a temporary injunction, at least for now preventing Starbucks from closing 77 Teavana stores in its properties nationwide.
How to fill 300,000 square feet of fresh retail space
Big downtown real estate projects are expected to add that much room to the retail inventory, and advocacy group Downtown Indy is jumping in to help drum up interest.
Huge retail project along I-65 in Whitestown would be ‘game-changer’
The project, which could include nearly 1 million square feet of higher-end retail, would be developed by locally based Gershman Partners.
Byrd’s in hand: Former Greenwood restaurant converting to multitenant ‘Nest’
The new owner of a landmark south-side eatery is renovating and dividing the 40,000-square-foot space to land retail and commercial tenants.
UIndy partnering to develop taproom near its campus
The university will help convert the former Shelby Bowl building into a Books & Brews taproom as part of the school’s efforts to attract more development to the area surrounding the south-side campus.
Bottleworks project on Mass Ave to feature food hall
The developer of the massive $260 million project is planning for space to host a broad mix of vendors, ranging from seafood purveyors and fruit-and-vegetable stands to restaurants of various sizes.
Simon pays $945,000 to settle N.Y. antitrust probe
The Indianapolis-based real estate giant called the investigation "meritless" but nonetheless agreed to modify leases at a popular outlet mall near Manhattan that restricted tenants from opening a second location within 60 miles.
City to steer $500K into grocery development in low-income areas
The Hogsett administration plans to use federal grant funding to stimulate the development of one or more grocery stores and help eliminate food deserts.
Walmart selling Zionsville site for $7.5M despite winning court fight
After battling the town of Zionsville for more than 10 years, Walmart has decided it won’t build a store on Michigan Road after all.
Wine market, bar slated for Fountain Square space
The new retail and gathering place is leasing a high-visibility spot on Virginia Avenue where plans for a Japanese bistro recently were abandoned.