Business & Economy

Things with Strings and More hosts grand opening in College Mall on Saturday

Things with Strings and More celebrated its opening with giveaways and live music.

Meet the new Bloomington sweet shop selling TikTok-inspired desserts

La Dulce Chocolate opened Aug. 22, replacing the former Mr. Tokyo storefront.

Novo Nordisk cuts 9,000 jobs, company says Bloomington impact undetermined

The Danish pharmaceutical company announced plans to cut 9,000 positions worldwide.

Simtra BioPharma Solutions’ $241M investment expansion in Monroe County moves forward

The county council approved Simtra BioSolutions’ tax abatement on 65-acre property in Monroe County.

Highlighting Bloomington Black-owned businesses on Juneteenth

Despite popular video, Bloomington bakery determined to stay small

A TikTok led to long lines. They say there’s no second location.

Is Little 500 weekend big for Bloomington Airbnbs? It depends.

Bloomington’s Airbnb market surges during graduation, but not all events have the same effect.

‘Just good for business’: How local restaurants, shops expect Little 500 to impact sales

Local businesses in Bloomington are gearing up for the busy weekend.

Some Bloomington consumers join boycott against Target, other companies over DEI cutbacks

Bloomington shoppers cite concern for equity as companies reduce diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Little Black Dog Bakery: The story behind Bloomington’s newest bakery for dogs

Little Black Dog Bakery is the creation of Bloomington native Claire Vesyoly.

Bloomington JOANN Fabrics set to close amid company’s reported bankruptcy

The store is just one of the more than 500 stores closing nationwide.

See where Indiana’s imports and exports land amid Trump trade conflicts

Most of Indiana’s imports were from Ireland.

Gen Z revives trends from the past, impacting Bloomington businesses

Despite living in a modern world, Gen Z feels nostalgic for the retro and vintage.

Dave & Buster’s to open in College Mall on Monday

This is the third location in Indiana following establishments in Greenwood and Indianapolis.

These Bloomington businesses opened or closed in 2024

Staples and Party City will close in January.

Novo’s takeover of Catalent set to proceed after FTC declines to challenge deal

Bloomington’s Catalent plant will be sold directly to Novo Nordisk.

Episode 7: Subpoena against former IU men's basketball physician, first state execution in 15 years and changes to Monroe County

IDS Weekly News Rundown shares top stories from the IDS staff every week.

EU approves Novo’s Catalent acquisition, step forward for Bloomington plant workers

The takeover still needs to go through Federal Trade Commission approval.

What Novo’s takeover of Catalent could mean for Bloomington workers

Workers hope the acquisition goes through. It’s unclear if it will.

32 Monroe County businesses receive critical violations in newest reports

The violations take place between Sept. 28 and Nov. 20.