University Place NewsLocal news for University Place (Charlotte, NC) continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.New look for new Wal-Mart- October 14, 2007 "They've done so and, in fact, committed to use one of their top-tier designs for the new store" Plans for the new Wal-Mart Supercenter off North Tryon Street near the planned IKEA furniture store will include a new updated look that Charlotte City Council member Michael Barnes, District 4, said he has asked the retailer to consider.The Wal-Mart store on J.W. Clay Boulevard across from The Shoppes at University Place will close. A new 177,538-square-foot store carrying a full line of groceries.http://www.topix.net/city/charlotte-nc-university-place/2007/10/new-look-for-new-wal-mart?... 2 new Wal-Marts to open- October 8, 2007 "My only concern is what is going to happen to the old Wal-Mart building. Since they own it, it may stay dark and that could be detrimental to the Shoppes -- especially if the Sam's Club leaves, too." That means the Wal-Mart at the Shoppes at University Place center will close, but the retail giant plans to sell the site before it relocates, said Tara Stewart, a spokeswoman for Wal-Mart. The Supercenter on ... via Charlotte.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/charlotte-nc-university-place/2007/10/2-new-wal-marts-to-open?fr... |