Capital Business Blog: Wal-Mart


Posted at 03:12 PM ET, 04/30/2013

Wal-Mart invites local business to join it on Georgia Avenue
By Jonathan O'Connell
Georgia Avenue store, under construction, include 1,800 square feet for a local retailer.

By Jonathan O'Connell  |  03:12 PM ET, 04/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Wal-Mart, Vincent Gray, commercial real estate

Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 11/15/2012

Futuristic animations of the D.C. Wal-Mart stores
By Jonathan O'Connell
A peek at what each of the mega-retailer’s District outposts will look like.

By Jonathan O'Connell  |  06:00 AM ET, 11/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Wal-Mart, commercial real estate, retail

Posted at 06:51 PM ET, 08/28/2012

D.C. Housing Authority submits plans for Ward 7 Wal-Mart project
By Jonathan O'Connell
A shopping center and a sit-down restaurant will be built on the north side of East Capitol Street.

By Jonathan O'Connell  |  06:51 PM ET, 08/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Wal-Mart, Housing Authority, Capitol Gateway Marketplace, HOPE VI

Posted at 02:35 PM ET, 05/30/2012

Local protest, parade to coincide with Wal-Mart annual meeting
By Jonathan O'Connell
Opponents of the chain are trying to bring attention to the company’s alleged bribery of Mexican officials.

By Jonathan O'Connell  |  02:35 PM ET, 05/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Wal-Mart, protest