I agree 100%. A new "super" Walmart was built on my city's depresses northeast side just 3 years ago; now the whole area has experienced an economic rennaissance - new stores, parks, new subdivisions, the whole works. All because Walmart moved in.
Increases in other business has been my experiences when new wal-marts come to town..........especially in smaller communities.........and the local retailers are nearly unanimous in their support.