Target chooses site for its first small-format store in Indiana
The national retailer, which is rolling out dozens of non-traditional stores across the country, declined to comment on whether downtown Indianapolis could be a future site.
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Indianapolis Cultural Trail launches food tours with stops at Milktooth, Bluebeard, Cafe Patachou, others
Participants will get a chance to sample food and interact with chefs and owners at a selection of restaurants and other culinary establishments in and near downtown.
Sears to auction off its Castleton Square mall store to raise funds
The Indianapolis store is among three in Indiana, and 16 total, that Sears plans to sell and lease back to generate cash for pension obligations.
Conner’s Kitchen + Bar part of downtown Marriott’s new restaurant lineup
A second new establishment, Rye Bar, opens at the Marriott Monday. Also: Wings Etc., Bell Helmets, Macy’s, Kate Spade.
Cafeterias still have cherished place in local dining scene
Though central Indiana doesn’t offer as many cafeteria options as in the past, diners hankering for this sort of fare can still slide their trays past a long line of choices.
Naked Tchopstix in Broad Ripple becomes Captain Sushi after sale
The new owner also operates Hirosaki, a Japanese restaurant in Avon that opened in 2016.
Walmart plans $24M in renovations, tech upgrades at Indiana stores
Retail giant Walmart on Wednesday announced plans to spend about $24 million over the next year to remodel seven stores in Indiana, including a supercenter in the Indianapolis area.
Pizza-and-beer restaurant to open first Indiana location
A Columbus, Ohio-based chain that was named one of the nation’s hottest restaurant concepts by Restaurant Business has signed a 3,500-square-foot lease at Hamilton Town Center.
Franchisee sues Steak n Shake over pricing policy after losing money at 9 restaurants
A franchisee has filed suit against Indianapolis-based Steak n Shake in an effort to raise its menu prices because it says all of its restaurants are losing money.
Tinker Street chef to usher in restaurant’s return as a co-owner
After resigning on March 30 amid personnel issues at the high-profile eatery on East 16th Street, chef Braedon Kellner has returned to the kitchen with a stake in the business, according to one of its founders.
Black Eye, an Asian-themed takeout place, to open in Fountain Square
The eatery focusing on ramen, rice bowls and banh mi sandwiches will be operated by the same husband-and-wife team that owns General American Donut Co.
Target settles suit claiming its hiring system discriminated
Target has agreed to settle a lawsuit that said its hiring process, which automatically rejected people with criminal backgrounds, disproportionately kept blacks and Hispanics from getting entry-level jobs at its stores.
Former Big Al’s Superstore space being rehabbed for tap room, other tenants
The building, at the northeast corner of 46th Street and College Avenue in the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood, will house three or four businesses, including Scarlet Lane Brewing.
Walmart drops shoplifting-prevention program criticized by attorney general
A shoplifting-prevention program that had been implemented by Walmart at 36 Indiana locations has been voluntarily discontinued by the company after Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill questioned its legality.
Old Spaghetti Factory sets opening date for Carmel location
The location will be only the second in Indiana for the 49-year-old family-friendly restaurant chain.
Supreme Court rules car-dealership service advisers don’t get overtime
The decision from the high court affects more than 100,000 advisers nationwide.
Kroger drops plan to build massive Marketplace store in Fishers
The Cincinnati-based grocery chain instead is opting to renovate a much smaller existing grocery across the street from where the proposed store would have been built. The decision leaves a massive hole for Kite Realty Group to fill in Fishers Station shopping center.
UPDATE: Tinker Street chef quits as restaurant closes ‘until further notice’
The high-profile eatery owned by veteran restaurateurs Peter George and Thomas Main had abruptly closed on Wednesday and Thursday night with little explanation, while posting a notice that it was hiring servers and salespeople.
Q&A: Kimbal Musk embraces tech in earthy new eatery but keeps it hidden
The brother of Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk is opening two Indianapolis restaurants in coming weeks. He sat down with IBJ to talk about the role of technology in the two eateries that play up their all-natural cuisine.
Walmart reportedly in talks with Humana for deeper partnership or merger
Walmart and Humana have explored a wide range of options including a merger, according to a source familiar with the situation.