Meijer is a unionized company that has deep ties to all the major unions in Michigan. The Woodward store is likely a political favor, and at the end of the day I suspect you’ll learn your Michigan taxes are helping to pay for it.
I don’t care if its a union company. Their prices are very competitive with Meijer and they bring jobs period. BTW other stores that will be built on site are Marshall’s and K&G Fashion.