Developer seeks to build 300 apartments, 25 townhomes in Westfield
The $80 million project would be developed on a 16.5-acre site along the Midland Trace Trail and include 27,000 square feet of commercial space.
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Hotel Tango sells its tasting room, event center businesses
The majority owners of Mooresville-based Black Dog Brewing Co. purchased Hotel Tango’s locations in Fletcher Place.
IBJ Podcast: How Mom Water got hot, and the answer to, ‘Am I the best person to be CEO?’
Jill and Bryce Morrison spill on their mom-and-pop leap of faith, the wisdom in handing over the CEO reins, and the creation of their new product based on unsweetened tea.
Shein faces EU investigation over illegal products, addictive design features
The 27-nation bloc’s executive arm said Tuesday that it opened a formal investigation into the online retailer, which has major distribution operations in central Indiana.
Franklin country club plans its own restaurant after Big Woods exits
The future restaurant owned and operated by Hillview Country Club will be open for dining to both club members and the general public.
Simon Property Group’s investments pay off
The real estate investment trust bettered Wall Street expectations in 2025, thanks to increases in the rent it charges retailers and the increasing numbers of shoppers and higher sales figures across its 254 properties.
Falling cocoa prices won’t necessarily mean cheaper Valentine’s Day chocolates
Chocolate prices at U.S. retail stores rose 14% between Jan. 1 and the first week of February compared to the same period last year, and that’s on top of a 7.8% increase for the same period in 2025.
Target CEO reshapes his leadership team in first big move since taking over
Target has struggled to find its footing as many Americans have cut back on spending.
Retail sales unchanged in December from November, closing out year on a lackluster tone
The report, issued by the Commerce Department on Tuesday, surprised economists who were looking for growth despite concerns about slowing job growth and other economic headwinds.
Retail operator of outdoor sportswear pioneer Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy
The company — which has five stores in Indiana — noted that it will conduct a court-supervised sales process, and if a sale can’t be executed, it will begin a wind-down of its U.S. and Canadian operations.
Popular tea and coffee destinations invigorate Kennedy-King neighborhood
New businesses The Alchemist, Recess and Flora & Flame have generated a buzz.
Pizza Hut closing 250 stores as parent considers selling brand
Louisville-based Yum Brands said in November it was conducting a formal review of options for Pizza Hut, which has struggled with outdated stores and growing competition.
Whiskey company to open tasting room along East 46th Street
Circle City Whiskey Co. plans to open a tasting room in March near the intersection of East 46th Street and the Nickel Plate Trail.
Mayor: New luxury hotel to be built near Fishers Event Center
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, during his annual State of the City speech, said the hotel project will occupy the site that previously had been earmarked for Chicken N Pickle.
Walmart joins $1T club as tech, frugal shoppers fuel gains
Recent investments in artificial intelligence have helped supercharge the stock’s advance.
Retail developer, philanthropist Sidney Eskenazi dies at 95
Eskenazi built one of the largest private retail development firms in the nation and became one of central Indiana’s most generous philanthropists.
Starbucks sees room to expand with hundreds of new stores, increased seating
Its plans include smaller-format stores that are 20% cheaper to build but still offer comfortable seating, drive-thru service and mobile order pickup capacity, it said.
UPDATE: Just Pop In! owners to close Broad Ripple location to focus on popcorn production
Just Pop In! owners Carly Swift and Mandy Selke opened their 5,000-square-foot Broad Ripple location in 2018.
Indianapolis-based tech firm Malomo acquired
Malomo was founded by serial entrepreneurs Yaw Aning, 2021 winner of Mira’s Rising Entrepreneur Award, and the late Anthony Smith.
Q&A: Love of adventure fuels Brittany Smith both on and off the job
As the senior director of community engagement at Yelp Inc., a website that helps users connect with local businesses, Smith oversees activities in the 100 or so U.S. and Canadian cities where Yelp has a presence.