The walmarts here have at least a dozen or more stores in strip malls built around them and they are doing great business. Most are specialty stores and boutiques type. The small business can be successful if in the right location and stay open past 4 pm and open all weekend. Most of the quilt shops I can drive to close at noon on Sat, closed Sundays and Mondays. Why even have a business if not to stay open when people shop?