Business & Economy
This morning, Walgreens announced a significant expansion of its store closure plans, revealing that 54 additional locations across 17 states will shut down in the coming weeks. This move is part of a broader strategy to close approximately 1,200 stores nationwide by 2027, with 500 closures slated for the current fiscal year. The decision follows […]
A new study has revealed the US cities with the fastest climbing property value, with Bloomington, Illinois, taking the top spot. Storage unit comparison site Sparefoot.com analyzed data from Realtor to find the median property value over the last five years in 363 US cities. The median price in 2021 was compared to the price […]
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A bill has been introduced to give Hoosiers the day off after the Super Bowl. House Bill 1517, coauthored by Rep. Mitch Gore, aims to make Monday after the big game a state holiday. The bill also tries to give Gore some attention. A study by UKG estimates U.S. businesses could lose $6 to $7 […]
Zillow Says Indianapolis is 2nd Best City for This in 2025 As we step into 2025, Zillow has revealed surprising predictions for two cities in the housing market. Buffalo, NY, and Indianapolis, IN, are set to be the most competitive housing markets in the country this year. Why Buffalo and Indianapolis? It all comes down […]
2024 was not a kind year for many well-known companies across several industries. From consumer brands, to restaurants and retail stores chains, several companies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. While filing for bankruptcy means a company is definitely in some dire straits, it doesn’t necessarily mean it will be gone for good. Here are 20 […]
The Heartbreak of True Value: A Personal Reflection It’s hard to believe that True Value Hardware, with its 4,500 locations and a legacy of 75 years, is filing for bankruptcy. The news hit me, but it struck even harder for my friend Mark, who has some of his fondest childhood memories tied to the True […]
We’re told that small businesses are the foundation of local economies. They provide jobs, innovation, and personalized services to communities. In Indiana, which industries have the most businesses? Using figures from the U.S. Small Business Administration, new research highlights the top five industries where small businesses in Indiana are thriving. These are the industries that […]
The price of washers and dryers has gone down 14% over the last year. We just bought a new washer and dryer last week and I felt like we got a fair price. In fact, new figures show a number of things have gotten cheaper in 2024… it’s just washers and dryers that happen to […]
