Wal-Mart Suffers Early Halloween Trick
October 30, 2007
It was an early trick or treat for Wal-Mart last night in Atascadero, California, but the giant retailer left without the candy. The City Council
October 2007
Landowner Sues City Over Big Box Moratorium
October 29, 2007
When you can’t get what you want by regulation, try litigation. That’s the apparent strategy in Duluth, Georgia, where a landowner who stands to make
Voters Will Determine Fate of Wal-mart Project November 6th.
October 28, 2007
Heber City, Utah voted in 2005 for a cap on the size of retail stores — but city officials in 2007 voted to give them
Town Official Sues Meijer’s For Frivolous SLAPP Lawsuit
October 28, 2007
Developers often use lawsuits to try to intimated local officials. Sometimes the legal action can get very personal. Meijer’s is a retail supercenter chain that
City Staff OK Site Plan, Battle Goes On
October 27, 2007
Sprawl-Busters has been narrating the battle against Wal-Mart in Tarpon Springs, Florida since April 11, 2005. A couple of days ago, local residents told Sprawl-Busters
Residents Organize To Put Superstore Ban On Ballot
October 27, 2007
Activists in Ventura, California say the foot-dragging has gone on long enough. On July 31, 2007, Sprawl-Busters reported that Wal-Mart had signed a lease on
Wal-Mart Loses 2nd. Court Case
October 27, 2007
A Wal-Mart front group in Tucson, Arizona has two strikes against it, but wants to take one final cut at the pitch. The “Consumers for
Citizens Mull Appeal Of Village Decision to OK Wal-Mart.
October 26, 2007
On September 25, 2007, Sprawl-Busters reported that a developer called Newman Development, based in Vestal, New York, wanted to build a 130,720 s.f. Wal-Mart supercenter
Wal-Mart Cuts Projected Growth In Half
October 25, 2007
It turns out that Wal-Mart is its own worst enemy. The retailer has been eating itself for years — and now has to protect itself
Wal-Mart Still Battling Two Years, Eight Months Later
October 24, 2007
With clear sailing, a Wal-Mart permitting process can be done in three months or less. But in many communities, local citizens groups have slowed Wal-Mart’s
Cap On Superstores Size To Be Refiled
October 23, 2007
Is Hawaii’s Big Island becoming a Big Box paradise? There are five counties in the state of Hawaii, and big box controversy has boiled over
Opponents Challenge Wal-Mart On Women’s Safety Issues
October 22, 2007
Sprawl-Busters has written for years that one of the most dangerous places in America is a Wal-Mart parking lot. A superstore attracts more than shoppers.
Lawsuit By Blind Reveals No Vision At Target
October 21, 2007
For almost two years, the Target corporation has been the legal target of the National Federation for the Blind (NFB) over access to its website
Wal-Mart’s Superstore Plans ‘On the Shelf.’
October 20, 2007
There are 5 Wal-Marts within 25 miles of Oxford, North Carolina, including three supercenters, and one discount store right in Oxford. The supercenter in Henderson
Wal-Mart Files Second Lawsuit After Town Rejection
October 20, 2007
Wal-Mart has more lawsuits than men’s suits. The retailer proposed to build a 24/7 superstore on 36 acres of land in Davie, Florida. The project
Wal-Mart Gets Rolled Back On Initial Vote
October 19, 2007
On June 28, 2005, Sprawl-Busters printed a plea for help from a resident in Stratford, Ontario. “Dear Friends in the Cause,” he wrote, “I am
Neighbors Object to Wal-Mart Supersize Me Plan.
October 18, 2007
Wal-Mart officials were in Derry, New Hampshire this week, talking to town officials about building a 208,000 s.f. supercenter. The company unveiled a site plan
Wal-Mart Still Doing ‘Knee-Jerk Import Buying.’
October 17, 2007
Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart, launched a program in 1985 called “Bring It Back Home to the U.S.A.” He said the program was in
Wal-Mart Contract Glitch Stops At Pearly Gates
October 15, 2007
There are 11 Wal-Mart’s within 20 miles of St. Peters, Missouri. The supercenter in Wood River, Illinois is only 5 miles away — and St.
Residents Ask for Boutiques, Not Big Boxes
October 13, 2007
None of the literature about Venice, Florida mentions a Wal-Mart supercenter. The tourist pamphlets say the proverbial “Venice Florida offers something for everyone,” including beautiful
Neighbors Find Living Next To Wal-Mart Like A Living Hell
October 13, 2007
Do good walls make good neighbors? Mayor Virginia Hillman of Sherwood, Arkansas must be feeling somewhat embattled this month. Hillman describes the town she lives
Only 19% Want More Wal-Marts.
October 10, 2007
A new nationwide survey released this month says that only 19% of Americans think their hometowns have too few “large discount or warehouse stores such
The Sun Sets On Wal-Mart’s Superstore Plans
October 10, 2007
Wal-Mart continued its series of plug-pulling events across America, as it announced last week the sun would never rise over its planned 3rd store in
‘We kicked their ass,’ Says Victorious Wal-Mart Opponent
October 6, 2007
On January 30, 2007, Sprawl-Busters reported that a hearing officer in Vancouver, Washington had ruled in favor of a Wal-Mart supercenter, but the neighbors appealed
Wal-Mart Pulls Project Off The Table’For Now
October 5, 2007
On June 19, 2007, Sprawl-Busters reported that Wal-Mart was getting a wet reception in Portland, Oregon, where a Canadian developer has tried to sneak the
Wal-Mart Back On Agenda After Extended Delays
October 1, 2007
Lockport, New York already has a Wal-Mart, so the town is basically being asked to swap the smaller store for a larger supercenter. The proposed
Wal-Mart Surprised When Planning Commission Supports Size Cap
October 1, 2007
On September 18, 2007, Sprawl-Busters reported that the City Council in Galt, California was reviewing a proposed zoning ordinance that would ban any retail stores
Effort to Recall Anti-Wal-Mart Council Members Fizzles
October 1, 2007
On November 13, 2006, Sprawl-Busters reported that Wal-Mart suffered a political setback in Atascadero, California in a City Council election. Voters supported Planning Commissioner Ellen