> It isn't too new of a niche Definitely an old retail segment. Walmart's origins derive from Sam Walton operating a Ben Franklin five-and-dime variety store (

> It isn't too new of a niche Definitely an old retail segment. Walmart's origins derive from Sam Walton operating a Ben Franklin five-and-dime variety store (a wholesaler dating to the 19th century), which was that era's equivalent of a Dollar General store (including having spread itself to 2500 locations all over the place). With him later opening Walton's five-and-dime store. Interesting representative story on the recent conclusion to that chain: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/10/20/ben-franklin https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/10/20/ben-franklin