Development Goes Ahead—But Without Wal-Mart.
January 31, 1999
A new “Gateway Center” is coming to the Bronx, New York — but all Wal-Mart got is the gate. The New York City Council voted
January 1999
Wal-Mart In the Dark.
January 28, 1999
Wal-Mart in the dark. It sounds romantic, doesn’t it? But if you live in Walpole, New Hampshire, keeping Wal-Mart in the dark makes a lot
Dodging Bullets at Home Depot.
January 27, 1999
Good things happen when Home Depot comes to town. That’s what the company likes to say. But don’t tell that to the cops in West
Rite Aid Developer’s “Secret” Suit.
January 27, 1999
Last year the Rite Aid Corporation and a developer went to Buffalo City Hall with a plan to double the size of its 6,000 s.f.
WAL-Nuts to Wal-Mart!
January 26, 1999
“Our people make the difference,” boasts Wal-Mart. Four Wal-Mart employees have become millionaires — but perhaps not the way Wal-Mart intended. A jury in early
Closed Doors at Caldors.
January 25, 1999
Here’s a basic lesson in sprawl-math: Jobs created at companies like Wal-Mart result in jobs subtracted at other venues. Case in point: one of the
Home Depot’s Double “Pain” Windows.
January 17, 1999
The ICI Development Company of Santa Ana, CA wants to build a Home Depot as the anchore for a major facelift at the Harbor Center
More Crime at Wal-Mart.
January 16, 1999
As the New Year began in Monroe County, Michigan, the sheriff’s deputies were busy searching for a man they believe raped an Exeter Township women
What’s Eating Gilbert, AZ?
January 16, 1999
Wal-Mart must think that the people of Gilbert, Arizona have good memories — just short. They can’t remember that there are already 2 Wal-Mart stores
Corrected Info.
January 16, 1999
For people wishing to comment on the Gilbert, AZ story printed directly below, the Mayor and Town Council’s website is as follows: www.ci.gilbert.az.us.council/council.htm. At this
Dangers of Shopping at Wal-Mart
January 15, 1999
Laila Sibai was injured while standing in the check out line at a Sam’s club in Texas. She was struck in the head by J.D.Womack,
More Dangers at Wal-Mart
January 15, 1999
You can say that Bobby Lawson had it coming to him — shopping at Wal-Mart regularly. But in February of 1993, Bobby slipped and fell
Sweat-Mart.
January 14, 1999
Welcome to Saipan, just north of Guam, one of the islands floating in the Northern Marianas. Where warm ocean breezes blow, and thousands of destitute
Citizens Defeat Eckerd Drug Store. Historic buildings saved.
January 10, 1999
A group called the Historic Action Network has announced a Valentine’s Day victory over sprawl — and it’s a sweetheart win for preservationists. Here’s their
Wal-Mart Neighborliness.
January 8, 1999
OK, here’s a classic Wal-Mart profile for every municipal official to learn from: the case of West Boylston, MA. On January 7, 1999, Wal-Mart officials
Target’s All Wet.
January 8, 1999
Target is getting soaked in controversy in North Auburn, CA. because of their plan to asphalt a wetlands. In 1996, citizens’ groups in North Auburn
Home Depot “Caves” in.
January 6, 1999
Home Depot had a wonderful Christmas gift for the residents at Brambelton Avenue and Rt. 419. The big orange strip will not be locating in
Wal-Mart targets Trailer Park
January 1, 1999
Wal-Mart often says its corporate culture is based upon respect for the individual. Just ask the 130 families who live in a mobile home park