3 hrs ago | County 10 News
Liquor store owner Bob Woodward upset over council's reversal on Walmart liquor license award
Watching the cable television telecast of Tuesday night's Riverton City Council meeting, Woodward's Liquor Store owner Bob Woodward said he couldn't believe his eyes, or ears.
5 hrs ago | Springfield News-Leader
Survey: Most Springfield churches oppose gay protections
A citizen task force continues to try to keep Springfield from becoming a religious battleground on gay rights issues.
9 hrs ago | The Modesto Bee
A proposal to ease restrictions on "big-box" superstores in the city of Sacramento moved forward Tuesday and is now headed for what will likely be a politically charged debate before the City Council.
10 hrs ago | Go Local
Grace Ross: Dreaming of a 21st Century Community
How could one tell just by looking whether a community has the elements to make it engaging, livable, and long-term economically sustainable? When I think of livable communities in Massachusetts, there are elements of all sorts of communities throughout the state that I simply adore.
LA City Council tentatively bans plastic bags
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday tentatively approved a ban on plastic grocery bags, with a final vote scheduled for next week.
Walmart PAC, Walton Family Political Contributions Favor Conservatives: Report
Walmart's PAC and the heirs to the company's fortune are spending millions to influence the political process -- and their money is often going to boost conservative candidates and causes, according to claims by a union-backed coalition pushing for more rights for Walmart workers.
Sobeys buying up Safeway stores
By Phil Melnychuk - Maple Ridge News Published: June 18, 2013 3:00 PM Updated: June 18, 2013 3:33 PM Your local Safeway store could be changing, or it could just stay the same and keep operating with a new owner - Sobey's of Nova Scotia, The purchase could be a sign that Safeway is leaving an increasingly tough market as the super chains such as ... (more)
Capital One Management Backtracks, Sparking Downgrade
Bove, who lowered his recommendation to "hold" from "buy" on Monday, pointed to recent remarks by Capital One CFO Steve Crawford at a conference hosted by Morgan Stanley.
Arctic Cold Storage Goes Automatic
Founded almost a half-century ago as the Condon Supply Co., Arctic Cold Storage, St. Cloud, Minn., has grown into one of the Upper Midwest's leading food distribution 3PLs.
Lowe's might try revamped strategy in Canada
Lowe's is offering US$205 million for the assets of Orchard Supply Hardware Stores , which has locations about one-third the size of Lowe's typical big box stores - about 3,200 square metres of selling space versus about 10,200 square metres for Lowe's.
More heated debate over whether to allow strip club at strip mall
Monday night another hearing on 'The Office' a proposed gentleman's club in Chanceford Township.
Should city code restricting signs apply to 'Project Jackson' signs?
They're on street corners, yards, and pretty much anywhere else. You don't have to look hard to spot one of the signs.
Huether Talks About Citizen Backlash Following Walmart Meeting
Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether is talking about the controversy surrounding the proposed south-side Walmart following a meeting with residents opposed to the big-box development over the weekend.
Another hearing taking place to look at whether to allow strip club at strip mall
A hot day and a hot topic, whether to allow a club with strippers in this a small York County community.
Walmart opponents claim crucial city vote invalid
The group Neighbors First New Berlin, which opposes a plan to build a Walmart Super Center on Greenfield Avenue in New Berlin, has filed a lawsuit against the city alleging that legal notice of a public hearing affecting the project was not given the required 30 days in advance.
Liquor privatization backers haven't made their case: As I See It
As the Legislature readies for a "blitzkrieg on liquor sales", as one media outlet put it, lawmakers need to study very carefully the case that Gov. Tom Corbett , House Majority Leader Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny , and the privateers have made for breaking apart the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board .
Applebee's plan prompts liquor sales debate in Port Lavaca
"We're in limbo," said Port Lavaca City Manager Bob Turner. " Applebee's is waiting to see what happens with the late-night drinking ordinance."
Is Walmart Cutting Costs With Temp Workers?
In a report sure to embolden those opposed to Walmart's business practices, many of Walmart's U.S. stores have only hired temporary workers in recent months, the first time it has done so outside of the holiday shopping season.
16 Questions Asked by Bloomingdale Big-Box Opponents
Residents opposed to big-box retail and apartment complex development just west of Lithia-Pinecrest Road and Bloomingdale Avenue, have sent certified letters to each of the seven Hillsborough County commissioners concerning the Redstone Properties development project.
Proposed Walmarts heighten expectations -- and fears | Poll
Love them or hate them, more Walmarts are popping up in South Florida, including in urban areas where they once were hard to find.