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Fowling, a sport born at Indy 500, now does business in seven cities

May 8, 2026
Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Fowling, a sort of cross between bowling and football, was born 25 years ago this month in a grassy parking lot northwest of Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Workforce dining platform Fooda plans expansion to Indianapolis

May 6, 2026
Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Chicago-based Fooda helps employers in 38 states connect with restaurants to provide meals in offices and other workplaces.

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Eli Simon lauds Gen Z in debut earnings report as Simon Property CEO

May 12, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

In his debut earnings call in the role of Simon Property Group’s chief executive, Eli Simon talked about what drove $1.76 billion in first-quarter revenue.

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Yemen introduced world to coffee. Now, its coffeehouse culture is booming in US.

May 3, 2026 | Associated Press

Yemeni coffeehouses are opening at a rapid pace across the United States, including in the Indianapolis area.

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Big Lug concept to take over Garfield Brewery location

April 8, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Sahm’s Hospitality Group plans to place a Big Lug restaurant and taproom in the former location of Garfield Brewery.

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“The Year was Indy”: Merch pop-up celebrates Indy’s historic Final Four run

April 4, 2026 | Maura Johnson, Indiana Lawyer

The shop, located at 1 Virginia Avenue downtown, features vintage designs honoring the eight previous times Indianapolis has hosted the tournament.

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Retail sales saw better-than-expected increase in February

April 1, 2026 | Associated Press

Shoppers boosted their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to severe winter storms.

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Goodwill Legacy Group is latest step in local nonprofit’s growth

March 27, 2026 | Daniel Bradley

The network is expected to expand proven Goodwill programs into new communities.

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Nation’s largest retail group forecasts 4.4% annual sales gain despite volatility

March 18, 2026 | Associated Press

The 2026 sales forecast exceeds the 3.6% average annual sales growth over the past 10 years, excluding the pandemic period from 2020 to 2022.

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Indiana retailers, shoppers say new SNAP restrictions ‘a pain’

March 16, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — the nation’s largest anti-hunger initiative — serves more than a half-million low-income Indiana residents.

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Greenwood Park Mall adding several stores, eateries to tenant mix

March 10, 2026 | IBJ Staff

Two apparel stores and several restaurants and businesses are slated to open or have opened at Greenwood Park Mall, owner Simon Property Group announced Monday.

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Retail sales fell modestly in January as American consumers pulled back on spending

March 6, 2026 | Associated Press

Economists also believe that severe winter weather throughout most of the country also hurt sales as shoppers were unable to go to physical stores. In fact, online retailers enjoyed a 1.9% sales increase in January.

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Home Depot tops expectations in 4th quarter, but customers pull back on spending

February 24, 2026

Home Depot and other retailers have seen customers cut back on their spending amid concerns about inflation and economic uncertainty.

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Q&A: How a welding company ventured into specialty golf equipment

February 20, 2026 | Marek Mazurek

Michael VanDeventer and Ted Roark of Roark Custom Golf Works talked with IBJ about the company’s foray into golf clubs and what it means to lead a family business into the 21st century.

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Why it’s becoming so expensive to buy a car in America

February 18, 2026 | The Washington Post

Prices have never been higher — and the auto loans are bigger and longer than ever to make purchases possible. The auto industry is increasingly worried how much more consumers can take.

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State tackles penny-rounding policies amid national shortage

February 16, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Indiana lawmakers are crafting statewide penny-rounding policies as Hoosier retailers struggle through a shortage of the discontinued coin — but admit it needs more work.

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Simon Property Group’s investments pay off

February 13, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

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.

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Retail operator of outdoor sportswear pioneer Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy

February 9, 2026 | Associated Press

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.

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Popular tea and coffee destinations invigorate Kennedy-King neighborhood

February 6, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

New businesses The Alchemist, Recess and Flora & Flame have generated a buzz.

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North of 96th roundup: Steakhouse, record store, thrift store among openings

February 5, 2026 | IBJ Staff

A new steakhouse, taco eatery, record store, hotel and thrift store are among the retailers, restaurants and other businesses that have recently opened or announced plans to open in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown:

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America is drinking more coffee but less of it from Starbucks

January 31, 2026 | Associated Press

In 2024, the average customer spent $9.34 at Starbucks, compared with $8.44 at Dutch Bros and $4.68 at Dunkin’, according to an analysis by the investment research company Morningstar.

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Q&A: Love of adventure fuels Brittany Smith both on and off the job

January 16, 2026 | Susan OrrSusan Orr

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.

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