Federal Government and Wal-Mart Team Up To Kill Small Businesses
December 29, 2007
As if Wal-Mart’s impact on small businesses were not devastating enough, now the giant retailer is getting an assist from the Federal government. Just before
December 2007
Target Pulls Out From Mall Plan
December 28, 2007
The bullseye has become a moving Target. Minnesota-based retail chain Target announced this week that is it pulling the plug on a proposed site in
Mayor Sells Home to Wal-Mart, Dumped By Voters
December 27, 2007
The Mayor of Forsyth, Georgia has sold his property for a Wal-Mart supercenter — and lost his public office in the process. On July 22,
Mediation In Wal-Mart Dispute Leads Nowhere.
December 27, 2007
On May 12, 2007, Sprawl-Busters reported that Wal-Mart had run into a Wal of opposition in Brooksville, Florida. The Hernando County Commission voted unanimously on
A Christmas Message From Shenzhen Province
December 25, 2007
No, it’s not a geographic mistake. According to our Global Positioning System, which we purchased at a Big Box store recently — — but now
Court Sides With Wal-Mart—Again.
December 24, 2007
Just over a year ago, Sprawl-Busters reported that residents in Austin, Texas had contacted us regarding a proposed Wal-Mart superstore planned for the existing Northcross
Residents Sue Town Over Wal-Mart Supercenter
December 24, 2007
On April 14, 2006, Sprawl-Busters described the Wal-Mart battle in Greece, New York, a community which already as a Wal-Mart discount store, along with a
Meijer’s Settles Lawsuit In Smear Campaign Against Local Official
December 23, 2007
The Meijer’s retail chain today has 180 stores and more than 60,000 employees in five states. The company has been around since 1934 — but
Judge Upholds City Decision to Deny Wal-Mart
December 22, 2007
Many local officials believe that if a developer needs a zoning change, you have to give it to them. But not in Wichita, Kansas, and
Three Years And Still No Wal-Mart
December 21, 2007
What began in a great rush by Wal-Mart, has now turned into a costly waiting game for the retailer. Roughly three years ago, on December
After Three Years, Still No Wal-Mart
December 20, 2007
There was a time when Wal-Mart could waltz into a small town, file papers for a zoning permit, and be ready for construction within three
Citizens Prepare Lawsuit to Block Wal-Mart Plan
December 19, 2007
On October 1, 2007, Sprawl-Busters reported that a proposed Wal-Mart supercenter was back on the front burner in Lockport, New York. Citizen opposition has locked
Citizens To Put Big Box Size Cap On Ballot
December 18, 2007
On October 30, 2007, Sprawl-Busters reported that the City Council in Atascadero, California had voted 4-1 to require city staff to stop processing the retailer’s
Residents Don’t Want A Third Wal-Mart Supercenter
December 16, 2007
Murfreesboro, Tennessee already has two Wal-Mart superstores: one on South Rutherford Boulevard, and a second on Old Fort Parkway. For a city with less than
Third Wal-Mart Supercenter ‘Dead’
December 15, 2007
The city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota already has two Wal-Mart supercenters. One is on South Louise, and the other on Arrowhead Parkway. According to
Wal-Mart Bargaining With State Upsets Local Residents
December 15, 2007
Frostburg, Maryland describes itself as “an Historic Main Street community with many turn of the century homes.” The city is a Maryland “Main Street” designated
Environmental Group Charges Wal-Mart With ‘Forest Crimes.’
December 13, 2007
The world’s largest retailer, and the world’s largest cat are on a collision path. Last month, Wal-Mart released a 59 page “Sustainability” progress report, in
Wal-Mart Plans Still ‘Dead As a Doornail.’
December 12, 2007
Sprawl-Busters reported on February 6, 2007, that Wal-Mart had proposed a 226,000 s.f. superstore in St. Charles, Illinois that had area residents upset. The project,
Study Says Wal-Mart Supercenter ‘Captures’ Sales From Existing Grocers
December 11, 2007
Scarborough, Ontario, forms the eastern part of the City of Toronto, Canada. It was a separate city for over 200 years, but has been part
Citizens Beat Wealthy Wal-Mart Developer
December 11, 2007
On January 18, 2007, Sprawl-Busters reported that Wal-Mart was trying to convert its discount store into a superstore in Glen Carbon, Illinois. According to the
City Official Says Wal-Mart Opponents Are A ‘Divisive Special Interest.’
December 10, 2007
On July 21, 2007, Sprawl-Busters reported that Wal-Mart had submitted plans to build a 220,012 s.f. supercenter in Oakley, California. The superstore would be located
Wal-Mart Submits Plan To Pave Over Paradise
December 9, 2007
Joni Mitchell may never have set foot in Paradise, California, but her warning that someone would “pave Paradise, and put up a parking lot,” certainly
Case of Disabled Wal-Mart Employee Reaches Supreme Court
December 8, 2007
Wal-Mart says that its workers “are the backbone of our company.” “We recognize the value they bring to our company, and we understand that our
Wal-Mart Creates Another “Dark Store.”
December 8, 2007
There are currently 8 empty Wal-Mart stores in Louisiana — now add a ninth. KATC television reports this week that Wal-Mart is shutting down its
Wal-Mart Cancels One Superstore, Delays Two More
December 8, 2007
On November 13, 2006, Sprawl-Busters reported that citizens in Mill Creek, Washington had forced Wal-Mart to do an Environmental Impact Study(EIS) for a proposed superstore.
Two New Reports Find Wal-Mart’s A Wage Scrooge
December 6, 2007
Season’s Greetings to Wal-Mart from the University of California/Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education. The UC Berkeley Labor Center has been producing research since
Wal-Mart Creating Double Trouble For Neighbors
December 3, 2007
If you motor down South Padre Island Drive in Corpus Christi, Texas you will pass by Wal-Mart supercenter #470. If you keep on cruising down
A Wal-Mart Xmas Toy Story
December 2, 2007
Every year a Massachusetts-based non-profit corporation called W.A.T.C.H. (World Against toys Causing Harm) publishes during the Christmas shopping season, its annual “10 Worst Toys” list.
Landowner Files Second Lawsuit Over Wal-Mart Rejection
December 1, 2007
On October 29, 2007 Sprawl-Busters updated the ongoing battle in Duluth, Georgia over a Wal-Mart supercenter. A landowner who stands to make millions of dollars
Citizens Beat Wal-Mart Supercenter in Court
December 1, 2007
Because a local citizen’s group had the guts, the energy and the money to take on the world’s largest retailer, there will be no Wal-Mart
Walgreens Shopper Wins $2.1 Million In False Arrest Lawsuit
December 1, 2007
The Walgreens company, the country’s largest drugstore chain, calls itself modestly “the pharmacy all others are measured by and one of the most respected American