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Saks officially emerges from bankruptcy with less debt, new name

June 28, 2026

Saks Fifth Avenue, which closed its Indianapolis store in 2024, maintains an Indianapolis presence with The Fifth Avenue Club at Ironworks Hotel Indy.

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Q&A: Fusek’s Hardware CEO Steve Fusek previews the store’s downtown move

June 26, 2026

Dave Lindquist

Fusek, who grew up in Wisconsin, spoke with IBJ about competing with e-commerce companies and how auto racing influenced his management of Fusek’s Hardware.

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Byrider back in gear after pandemic era struggles

June 5, 2026 |

Susan Orr

Since a group of Byrider franchisees acquired the company in September 2024, it has installed a new senior leadership team, made a major investment in software technology and made other changes to lay the groundwork for a return to growth.

Mass Ave bakery and coffee shop to stay open as company seeks bankruptcy protection

June 5, 2026 |

Lesley Weidenbener

The Louisville-based owner told IBJ that for a “restructuring to work, we need all revenue centers to stay open and viable.”

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many still think they’re dying out

May 28, 2026 | Associated Press

The latest numbers from the American Booksellers Association show independent stores expanding at a pace not seen this century.

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

May 12, 2026 |

Dave 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.

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

May 8, 2026 |

Dave 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.

Workforce dining platform Fooda plans expansion to Indianapolis

May 6, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

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

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.

Big Lug concept to take over Garfield Brewery location

April 8, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

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

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Simon Property Group’s investments pay off

February 13, 2026 |

Mickey 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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