As Easter approaches, egg prices hit record as retailers keep costs high on supply fears
The increase comes even as prices for wholesalers that supply grocery stores have dropped steeply.
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North of 96th roundup: Sunny Day Cafe among businesses planning openings at Hamilton Town Center
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses and organizations recently opened or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
Three years later: Where’s Hy-Vee?
In 2022, Iowa-based Hy-Vee said it would build a pair of 150,000-square-foot stores in the suburbs north of Indianapolis: one in Zionsville and another in Fishers. The company hasn’t broken ground at either site.
Automakers report stellar sales ahead of tariffs taking effect
The major car companies say sales rose sharply in March, with most reporting double-digit gains.
Hendricks closing southern block of Circle Centre Mall as it preps for $300M first phase of revamp
The closure isn’t a signal that construction is formally underway. Rather, it allows the developer to conduct investigatory and pre-construction work, including a complete structural analysis.
Restaurant chain Hooters files for bankruptcy protection
The chain known for chicken wings and its skimpy “Hooters Girls” wait-staff outfits has two local restaurants.
Bakery cafe chain Paris Baguette targets Indy suburbs for new stores
Starting this year, the fast-growing international chain of French-inspired bakery cafes is looking to open at four suburban locations.
New festival aims to increase appreciation of coffee and chocolate
Mokao is designed to raise awareness about what it takes for coffee to arrive in your cup and for chocolate to arrive on a store’s shelf, while also celebrating the communal power of coffee shops.
Coffee-to-cocktails concept taking over Broad Ripple Starbucks location
The move by Thieves, a bar that’s operated since 2020 at 915 Broad Ripple Ave., means doubling its space, broadening its menu and expanding its hours of operations.
Dollar Tree selling Family Dollar to private equity firms for $1B
The acquisition price marks a massive discount compared with how much Dollar Tree Inc. paid to buy Family Dollar in 2015 after a bidding war with rival Dollar General.
Purdue’s advance to Sweet 16 means good news for Indy restaurants, retailers
While game tickets and downtown hotel rooms were already expected to sell out regardless of which teams end up in Indianapolis to play, Purdue’s inclusion is likely to boost visitor traffic throughout downtown.
Swig ‘dirty soda’ chain to open shop near Washington Square Mall
The Swig, which plans further Indiana shops, will serve drive-thru customers from a space previously occupied by a Papa Murphy’s pizza location.
Americans increased retail spending tepidly last month
U.S. shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month
Rootstock Hospitality Group grows portfolio with Aberdeen Social House
For Andrew Vudis and Ryan Craig, former Ruth’s Chris Steak House executives who established Rootstock Hospitality Group in 2017, Aberdeen Social House represents a bold culinary statement.
Vera Bradley to sell Pura Vida business as part of ‘strategic evolution’
Vera Bradley, which had already acquired a 75% ownership stake in the California-based jewelry brand in 2019, acquired the remaining 25% interest in 2023.
Indoor golf venues take off with serious, casual players
An increasing number of indoor golf clubs in the metropolitan area provide food, drinks and golf simulators that allow users to play full rounds or just take some hacks on dozens of golf courses from around the world.
Major retailers temper expectations for 2025
A pullback by American shoppers has led to more caution from national retailers about their sales potential in 2025.
Devington Plaza’s proposed developer withdraws plans, but still interested in site
The developer behind plans to overhaul the 36-acre Devington Plaza shopping center on the east side of Indianapolis is going back to the drawing board.
Kroger Chairman and CEO resigns following investigation into personal conduct
Rodney McMullen, 64, began his career with Kroger in 1978 as a part-time stock clerk and bagger. He was named Kroger’s CEO in 2014 and became the company’s chairman the following year.
Economic blackout: Will 24-hour boycott have an impact?
A grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money Friday as an act of “economic resistance.” The activist movement also plans to promote weeklong consumer boycotts of companies including Walmart and Amazon.