I don't hate Walmart. They sell cheap stuff at prices that people think they can afford. My local Walmart is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. They are probably the third or fourth largest employer in my town, after the carpet mill and the cotton mill. Yes, they are responsible for driving smaller, family owned, businesses out. Too bad, 'cause I miss paying the high mark-up on various common household items
I have parts on my car (914, that explains a lot, huh?) that I purchased at Walmart. If I feel dirty after leaving a Walmart, I take a shower with a bar of soap I bought there.
In answer to the original poster, I'd suggest to Walmart that they continue to locate in financially challenged areas. Lots of choices in urban areas. Try to stay close to public transportation. Don't try to compete with Saks or Ambercrombie & Fitch, and don't pick up Martha Stewart's contract from the Big K. Walmart's customer base doesn't give a hoot in he!! about giant monopolistic companies; they just want to be able to buy six pairs of sweat socks for two dollars.
Electronics? What i've seen looks too cheesey even for my car, but it is probably good entry level for young people. Speaking of cheese, keep the cheese puffs!
Ed