According to a story in the September 29th, Charlotte (NC) Observer, retail sprawl is following the lead of massive residential developments in the Charlotte, North
The very visible and costly proliferation of “dead” big box stores that are littering American highways has caused some communities to try and deter the
The very visible and costly proliferation of “dead” big box stores that are littering American highways has caused some communities to try and deter the
Charlotte, North Carolina leads the state in empty Wal-Mart stores, and more are on the way. Accordng to the Business Journal of Charlotte, the Crosland
A Wal-Mart developer in Charlotte, North Carolina is looking for a handout. In fact, he’s looking for a half million dollar tax bailout in order
Ever want to live next door to a Wal-Mart? Not exactly the average homeowner’s idea of Nirvana — but it could pay off in the
October 15, 1994 should have been a normal day for Sherry Wright and her family. Instead, a shopping trip to Wal-Mart altered her life forever.
Louis Kilgo, a former truck driver from Charlotte, is $2.2 million richer today, thanks to the folks at Sam’s Club. In 1991, Kilgo stepped out
The strategies written here were produced by Sprawl-Busters in 2006 at the request of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), mainly for citizen groups that were fighting Walmart. But the tips for fighting unwanted development apply to any project—whether its fighting Dollar General, an Amazon warehouse, or a Home Depot.
Big projects, or small, these BATTLEMART TIPS will help you better understand what you are up against, and how to win your battle.