City balks at Jack in the Box plans for Meridian Street site
Urban design guidelines prohibit new drive-throughs along Meridian or Pennsylvania streets in the downtown vicinity.
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State scrutinizing Village Pantry for workers’ safety
The Oct. 21 shooting of a clerk at a north-side Village Pantry came just four months after the convenience-store chain settled allegations by state inspectors that another of its Indianapolis stores failed to establish and maintain “reasonably safe” working conditions.
Fledgling doughnut maker Virginia Kay’s calls it quits
Virginia Kay's, a year-old Indianapolis-based doughnut manufacturer that opened a cafe at 2402 N. Meridian St. in September, has gone out of business.
New booze permits unleash gold rush
The Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission plans to sell up to 101 new three-way restaurant permits for Marion County at an auction Nov. 18. The offering follows a recalculation—using fresh U.S. Census numbers—of how many permits should be distributed in the city.
Carmel resident takes entrepreneurship plunge with Amy’s PJs
Amy Graham left her job as marketing director of a plastic surgery practice early this year to pursue her dream of running a high-end pajama boutique.
Buyers edging back into Indianapolis commercial real estate
Most buyers are bottom-fishers, investors looking for better returns or companies wanting their own building.
Cardinal Fitness closing six area fitness centers
Health-club chain plans to keep six local locations open, but refer members of closed locations to LA Fitness.
HHGregg shares surge on strong quarterly profit
HHGregg Inc.’s stock price shot up nearly 20 percent late Wednesday morning after the Indianapolis-based appliance and electronics retailer reported strong earnings.
Purdue expert predicts modest bump in holiday shopping
American shoppers are expected to open their wallets just a little wider this holiday season, pushing sales up 2 percent to 4 percent, according to an estimate released today by the Purdue University Retail Institute.
Rivers Edge spawns new retail center across 82nd Street
Veritas Realty is betting more restaurants and retailers are interested in opening stores near Nordstrom Rack and The Container Store.
What’s New: Amy’s PJs
This week, we meet Amy Graham, who opened upscale pajama boutique Amy’s PJs in Indianapolis on Oct. 1.
INSIDE DISH: Great Divide bridges Lockerbie past, present
Ralph's Great Divide has staked out an identity as a downtown survivor, making vital changes after its first proprietor's death and weathering a big downturn in sales during the recent recession.
East 10th Street retail gets a boost
Two veterans of vintage retail are teaming up to open a store on a near-east-side corridor that’s getting renewed attention from the 2012 Super Bowl Legacy Project.
New downtown restaurants line up to replace old ones
New Orleans on the Avenue, a casual Southern Creole restaurant, is set to take over the vacant former home of Zing at 543 Indiana Ave.
Jillian’s arcade games, bowling alley up for auction
An auction to liquidate the downtown entertainment complex will be held Oct. 26 to sell more than 100 arcade games, a nine-lane bowling alley and 12 pool tables. Jillian’s operators owed the landlord roughly $700,000 in unpaid bills.
Kilroy’s gets liquor approval for Broad Ripple location
The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission voted 3-0 to give Kilroy’s a liquor permit for the location at 821 Broad Ripple Ave. despite protests from a neighborhood group.
What’s New: My Toy Garden
In this week’s startup profile, we meet Janet Pillsbury, who opened My Toy Garden in Carmel last month.
Snooty Fox restaurant closes after 29 years
The 29-year-old restaurant on Indianapolis’ north side closed on Monday, despite efforts in the spring by a cable television show to remake the English-style pub.
Groupon miscue menaces downtown restaurant
Creation Cafe said Chicago online coupon company Groupon offered discounts it didn't agree to give. Groupon says it had a signed contract.
Cracker Barrel battling to keep Biglari at bay
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. has rejected Biglari’s request that directors appoint him and business partner Phil Cooley to the board. It also has rolled out a “poison pill” plan that would deter outside investors from taking over the business without negotiating with the board first.