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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.
Airport snags growing eyebrow boutique
Simply Eyebrows is joining Indianapolis International’s heralded collection of retailers.
Netflix kills plan to split off DVD rentals
Subscribers will be able to use both services under one account and one password, CEO Reed Hastings said Monday in a blog post.
Finish Line, HHGregg step up their e-commerce strategies
Traditional retailers are trying to connect with customers, however and whenever they want to do business.
Apartments, retail planned for Virginia Ave. corridor
Call it Extreme Makeover: Holy Rosary. Just about every building and corner along a four-block stretch of Virginia Avenue in this historic neighborhood southeast of downtown is under construction or will be soon.
Retail trade group sees modest holiday sales gain
The National Retail Federation, the nation's largest retail trade group, expects winter holiday sales to rise 2.8 percent, to $465.6 billion this year.
Marsh Supermarkets rolls out new pricing strategy
The Fishers-based chain said it will reduce prices on thousands of items and keep them there for three months.
Kilroy’s Broad Ripple plan clears another hurdle
Kilroy’s Bar n’ Grill received preliminary approval on Monday from the Local Alcoholic Beverage Board of Marion County, which recommended a liquor permit for the building at 821 Broad Ripple Ave.
Jeweler plans massive sale in bid to escape bankruptcy
Hofmeister Personal Jewelers Inc., which sought Chapter 11 reorganization in April, is asking the court to let it bring in a national consultant to oversee a huge sale that would begin next month and last until February.
Parking already at a premium at Rivers Edge shopping center
The 617 parking spaces at the newly renovated Rivers Edge shopping center meet the minimum commercial-zoning allotment—but just barely.
INSIDE DISH: Avec Moi in midst of startup tests
Kris Parmelee pulled off a major career shift by switching from consultancy to the kitchen. But getting her home-cooking takeout startup, Avec Moi, off the ground has been tough.
Circle Centre resolves lease dispute with Cinnabon
An attorney for the downtown Indianapolis mall has filed to dismiss the complaint, saying the two sides have resolved the dispute through an out-of-court settlement.
Finish Line quarterly profit rises on strong sales
The Indianapolis-based retailer’s second-quarter profit rose 24 percent over year ago, to $20.9 million, helped by strong sales in stores open at least a year.
MainGate signs deal to handle merchandise for Big Ten
The company will be the exclusive retail and merchandising company for the organization’s football championship games and basketball tournaments through 2016.
City to welcome a host of new dining, entertainment venues
Live music venue, late-night cookie shop are among new restaurants set to open.
New eateries show Broad Ripple isn’t just for college crowd
A new restaurant planned for Broad Ripple from restaurateur Martha Hoover—along with other new arrivals, including 10-01 Food & Drink and Fire by the Monon—suggests the neighborhood remains one of the city’s most sought-after spots for local restaurants.
Some NFL teams would make for a more lucrative Super Bowl
A 2012 Super Bowl between the Chicago Bears and New York Jets is one of the matchups that would give local businesses plenty to cheer about, experts say. National Football League officials have told Indianapolis to expect 150,000 visitors for the Super Bowl. If two prime teams make it, the number will be closer to 250,000.