INSIDE DISH: Goose the Market laying golden eggs
Envisioned by Christopher Eley as a one-man butcher shop, Goose has
grown in three years to a 12-person operation trending for $1 million in sales.
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Fire guts Carmel retail center
A lightning strike is suspected of causing an overnight blaze that wiped out about 10 stores near 106th Street and Michigan
Road.
City Market lands another fresh-food vendor
Pretzel-maker A Taste of Philly expands from its current location at 42nd Street and College Avenue to take 200 square feet
of space inside the historic downtown market, slated for a major overhaul.
New restaurant will front Fashion Mall at Keystone
A new fresh grill and wine bar called Seasons 52 is planning a 9,000-square-foot restaurant to replace El Torito Mexican
Grill in front of The Fashion Mall at Keystone, IBJ.com reported June 14.
Bloomington Brewing Co. planning expansion
A small brewery in southern Indiana plans to start selling its beer around the state as a new facility will boost its production capacity by 1,000 percent.
Union accuses Marsh of unfair labor practices
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700 says the grocery chain used illegal interrogation practices and fired a worker
for exercising his right to organize a union.
INSIDE DISH: H2O owners return with new strategy
Former owners Eli and Nicole Anderson are back at the helm of H2O Sushi
and are on the brink of a significant revamp, likely including rebranding the Asian-themed eatery.
Slow economy bruises profits of Indiana’s largest public companies
One-time events influenced bottom lines of some of the few companies that made more money in 2009.
Walgreens gets final OK to sell booze at 14 local stores
The stores are expected to start selling alcohol within a month following unanimous approval of the Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco
Commission.
Washington Square area getting first new retail strip in three years
Thompson Thrift, based in Terre Haute and Carmel, has started construction on Washington Square Commons, a 9,000-square-foot
retail strip at 10110 E. Washington St., at a major entrance to Washington Square Mall.
Lucas Oil lube shop ‘on hold’
Company announced plans in May 2009 for a $2 million lube shop and car wash in Avon. But more than a year later, work hasn’t
started.
Circle Centre sues restaurant Bella Vita over unpaid rent
Italian restaurant that took over high-profile mall space in January is being sued by the landlord for $96,523.23.
Circle City Sweets takes chance on Indianapolis City Market
The stand that sells fresh baked goods opened last month, undaunted by the market’s recent history.
Long-vacant Washington Street buildings headed for revival
Workers are restoring facades on two empty buildings along Washington Street just east of Meridian Street as part
of
a
retail
and residential redevelopment.
Hat World expansion to create 571 jobs in Indianapolis
Hat World, a subsidiary of Nashville, Tenn.-based Genesco Inc., said it plans to invest up to $22 million to lease and prepare
additional space locally as it consolidates manufacturing and warehouse operations from Wisconsin.
Indoor amusement center could have new owner
Springfield, Mo.-based America’s Incredible Pizza Company is negotiating to purchase Xscape and could have a deal finalized
as soon as Wednesday.
Walgreen gets OK to sell booze at 18 more stores
The Local Alcoholic Beverage Board of Marion County recommended permits for 18 of the 28 stores for which Walgreens is seeking
to sell alcohol. Approval by the Indiana Alcohol Tobacco Commission could happen as soon as June. 15.
Deal adds Verizon Wireless kiosks to all HHGregg stores
Marion-based The Cellular Connection expects to add 500 jobs in 15 states as a result of the agreement with HHGregg.
Bloomington candy store eyeing ambitious expansion
After a great first few months in Bloomington, Campus Candy’s co-owners hope to replicate that success, rolling out a plan
that calls for opening 50 college-town stores
across the country in the next 18 months and a total of 125 within five years.
Dunkin, Baskin-Robbins eye closed Meridian Street cafe
They will take over the former home of Bonjour Cafe & Bakery if the owner wins city approval to add a drive-through.