Stores provide safe havens for domestic violence victims
All Ricker's Convenience Stores in Hamilton County have joined the "Safe Haven" initiative.
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Exec’s quiet exit leaves no Klipsch atop speaker maker
Michael Klipsch, who stepped down in September as chief legal counsel and president of business development, had been with the indianapolis-based speaker maker nearly 20 years.
Wal-Mart shares plunge after it predicts big earnings decline
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. suffered its worst stock decline in more than 15 years Wednesday morning after predicting a drop in annual profit, underscoring the giant retailer’s struggles to reignite growth.
City block in Fountain Square on the market
The seven parcels on Prospect Street, which are available for a total of $1.5 million, could attract the area's next big apartment development.
Researchers, ranchers beefing up steak with algae, flaxseed
Health-conscious consumers might be persuaded to eat more beef if it was fortified with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids naturally found in salmon and walnuts, according to researchers and some ranchers.
Beer wholesaler Monarch unrelenting in quest to enter booze biz
The company, the state's largest beer distributor, has argued in the General Assembly and in the courts for years to try to gain the right to enter liquor wholesaling.
Irvington on the upswing with efforts to bolster commercial growth
Grassroots efforts by local residents have meant a boost in the number of restaurants and retailers in the historic Indianapolis neighborhood, which was once considered a suburb.
Sluggish wages, job growth expected to slow holiday shopping
Stores are also grappling with shoppers’ shift away from clothing and other traditional merchandise and more toward experiences like spas and concert tickets.
Q&A: HHGregg CEO talks turnaround strategy
Dennis May has been at the helm of the electronics and appliance retailer since 2010 and has seen sales of televisions swoon. But expanding into furniture and high-end appliances might help right the ship.
Few retailers ready for microchip credit, debit cards
As issuers roll out the more secure cards, few local retailers are ready to accept them ahead of the date when they become responsible for fraudulent transactions.
Finish Line clocks steady performance in second quarter
The Indianapolis-based retailer of athletic apparel reported profit in its fiscal second quarter of $25.9 million, slightly down from the same quarter a year ago.
Retailers pen worker wish lists for holiday hiring rush
Macy’s Inc. plans to hire about 85,000 seasonal workers ahead of the holidays, while other national retailers like Walmart and Kohl’s aim around the 60,000 range.
Craft breweries rush to open outposts in northern suburbs
Small breweries are tapping the northern Indianapolis suburbs. Four have opened just this year, essentially doubling Hamilton County’s craft beer market. And that growth is expected to continue.
Turkey breast prices jump after bird flu creates shortage
U.S. restaurants and retailers are facing a shortage of turkey-breast meat, with prices at a record high. The nation’s worst outbreak of avian influenza is to blame.
Dental claims firm expands into former Gerdt store in Southport
Renaissance Electronic Services plans to spend $3 million to renovate more than half of the 66,000-square-foot building that once housed Gerdt Furniture's flagship store.
Subway: Review finds ‘serious’ complaint about Fogle
A company spokeswoman would not divulge the nature of the complaint but said it included "nothing that implied anything about sexual behavior or criminal activity."
Kroger online shopping headed to renovated Westfield store
Kroger’s new online shopping option is expanding and the retailer plans to add four pickup lanes at its store at 150 W. 161st St.
McDonald’s all-day breakfast could increase egg shortage
Restaurants have already been struggling to get enough eggs following the worst outbreak of bird flu in U.S. history. With the world’s largest fast-food chain adding all-day breakfast, the strain is only going to increase.
Upbeat Baggott boosts funding, tweaks ClusterTruck for rollout
The ExactTarget co-founder is wrapping up a $2 million seed-funding round and adjusting his new startup’s business model in anticipation of a December launch.
Online music retailer Sweetwater adding 285 jobs
Sweetwater Sound Inc. says it will invest $8.8 million in expanding its Fort Wayne headquarters and creating up to 285 new jobs by the end of 2018.