People still like to run to the store to get groceries, hardware, etc. Walmart tries to be a one stop destination for everything---groceries, clothing, hardware, etc. Walmart has much more potential to destroy all of the local small businesses.

Also, Walmart is notorious for leaving a town after a few years, and after it has gutted the local economy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taSfSdr9vMo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2uwpIudSH8