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scrapbook stores always do well near Walmarts.  WM sells SOME scrapbook stuff but not much and not brand names and scrapbooking is totally a WM demographic.  A Dollar Tree would be another good one.

I wouldn`t put a kid-land where people dropped off their kids.  Usually, when I`m in WM, I hear WAAAAY to many screaming mothers and out-of-control kids - more so than any other store.  I think the WM demographic of kids and parents would make you INSANE. 

Starbucks?  All the WM`s around here have Payless Shoes, Starbucks, Panda Express or a chiropractic place by it. 

~Kim

Open a well done "flea mall"...

Have small-time flea market vendors selling everything under the sun. Make your bux renting space and display stuff to them... and make a darn sure to keep the food & beverages concession for yourself! Be open 4 days EVERY week... minimum.

Screen your vendors merchandise offerings to limit duplication and selling the same stuff Wally`s does, unless the vendor has a more extensive, expanded line than does what Old Sam`s kidz want to offer up. 

Note for your vendors: Make sure they are prepared to shift their merchandise offerings - as WM has the nasty habit of selling what seems to be selling well locally, regardless what the parent chain provides.

This is also a hint about what to try to get into the WM stores locally too... if you happen to do wholesale.. and can tolerate WM`s buying policies.

Bon Chance!

Nick

Indoor Skateboarding park.  There is one near my house.  It is packed in the winter.  They also sell and repair skateboards, and give lessons! 

Physical activity places.... WAY TOO EXPENSIVE for public liability insurance. If you want to do this, get a GREAT trial attorney, because you`ll end up needing one!

Nick
BAM

I agree with a previous post: a scrapbooking supply store. My wife and all her girlfriends are nuts about that stuff. One of their favorite shopping destinations is the local scrapbooking store where they drop big bucks over time!