Articles tagged: Walmart

Walmart in Ypsilanti Township could be expanding to become a 'Super' Walmart

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Posted: Apr 02, 2013

The Ypsilanti Township Walmart could soon become a “Super” Walmart. Township Planner Joe Lawson said he was pleased with a preliminary meeting with Walmart engineers and the site plans could be in front of the ... Read more »

Early openings on Black Friday: 'It really got rid of the mean crowds'

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Posted: Nov 23, 2012

With major stores opening earlier than ever this year, there were still long lines and people camping out to get the best deals. However, at least at the Walmart on Ellsworth Road in Ypsilanti Township, ... Read more »

A Black Friday strike? It could happen, and it's legal

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Posted: Nov 21, 2012

As retail stores continue to move Black Friday hours earlier, there have been some rumblings of dissatisfaction from employees at the country's major chains over the increased hours. Petitions have even asked retailers to change their minds about opening on Thanksgiving. Read more »

COLUMN: Food for thought: Millions of us face food insecurity

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Posted: Nov 16, 2012

Editor's note: This post is part of a series by Dr. Baker on Our Values about core American values. This week Dr. Baker is discussing food in America. Many Americans are planning for the Thanksgiving ... Read more »

Protesters don't want Walmart to carry genetically engineered corn

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Posted: Mar 17, 2012

Seven people carrying signs marched in solidarity along the Michigan Avenue side of Walmart near Saline Saturday afternoon to protest against the nation's largest food retailer's plan to sell Monsanto's first genetically engineered sweet corn. ... Read more »

"Change of Plans" - Time for family movie night!

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Posted: Jan 07, 2011

Whether you are interested in the subject of foster care and adoption or are just looking for a feel-good movie to share with your family, you'll want to tune in to FOX on Jan. 8 at 8 ... Read more »

Police say shoplifter Maced store security guard at Walmart in Pittsfield Township

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Posted: Mar 18, 2010

A 22-year-old Ann Arbor man was arrested today after police say he stole items from Walmart in Pittsfield Township and sprayed a store security guard in the face with Mace. Read more »

Ann Arbor-area Walmart keeps doors open 24 hours as shoppers gather for 5 a.m. sales

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Posted: Nov 27, 2009

Washtenaw County's newest Walmart put its parent company's new Black Friday crowd control policies in action overnight as it awaited its first holiday season. The Pittsfield Township store, located just east of Saline at Michigan ... Read more »

Country Market seeking liquor license as Walmart jolts Saline grocery market

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Posted: Nov 17, 2009

Country Market is applying for a license to sell packaged liquor at its Saline location as competition in the local grocery store market intensifies. The move is likely to be seen as a direct response ... Read more »

Walmart will open 24 hours on Black Friday to ease crowd crush

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Posted: Nov 12, 2009

A few days after the National Retail Federation issued its crowd-control guidelines for the holiday shopping season, Walmart announced its own solution. The retailer will keep its 24-hour schedule through Thanksgiving, it announced today, meaning ... Read more »

Price wars: Meijer lowers prices on 400 toys for holiday shopping season

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Posted: Nov 05, 2009

Here's the latest round in the war between Meijer and Walmart over prices this season: Toys. On Wednesday, the Walker, Mich.-based Meijer Inc. announced it has dropped prices up to 30 percent on more than ... Read more »

updated: Walmart: About 500 show up for Pittsfield Township store opening

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Posted: Oct 14, 2009

Shoppers started arriving at 6:45 a.m. for this morning’s grand opening of the Pittsfield Township Walmart, forming a crowd of about 500 people by the time the store officially opened at 8 a.m. The early ... Read more »

First impressions of Pittsfield Township's Walmart

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Posted: Oct 14, 2009

Last night I was wondering what this morning’s Opening Day at the Walmart in Pittsfield Township would bring. Long lines to get in? Grouchy protesters blocking the entrance? Big unannounced door-buster sales? Any circumstance was ... Read more »

Poll: Will you shop at the new Walmart in Pittsfield Township

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Posted: Oct 14, 2009

The new Pittsfield Township Walmart store opened its doors to shoppers for the first time today. poll by twiigs.com Read more »

Chillingly cheap Halloween decor through Walmart

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Posted: Oct 12, 2009

If you are planning to check out the new Walmart that opens this week, you might want to take a look at these Halloween deals found at slickdeals.net. Order from Walmart.com and choose "site to ... Read more »