Articles tagged: walmart
Walmart in Ypsilanti Township could be expanding to become a 'Super' Walmart
Posted: Apr 02, 2013The 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'
Posted: Nov 23, 2012With 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
Posted: Nov 21, 2012As 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
Posted: Nov 16, 2012Editor'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
Posted: Mar 17, 2012Seven 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!
Posted: Jan 07, 2011Whether 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
Posted: Mar 18, 2010A 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
Posted: Nov 27, 2009Washtenaw 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
Posted: Nov 17, 2009Country 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
Posted: Nov 12, 2009A 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
Posted: Nov 05, 2009Here'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
Posted: Oct 14, 2009Shoppers 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
Posted: Oct 14, 2009Last 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
Posted: Oct 14, 2009The 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
Posted: Oct 12, 2009If 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 »
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