Walmart, Target and TJ Maxx reported increases in sales, but shoppers are seeking out low-price items and cutting back in some categories, a potentially worrying sign for the U.S. economy.
Category: Walmart Stores Inc
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Walmart, Target and TJ Maxx Attract Shoppers Squeezed by Energy Prices
The retailers reported increases in sales, even as higher fuel costs drove up the cost of everyday goods.
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Retail Giants Spend Billions to Make Stores Look Nicer
Walmart, Target and Dollar General are among those investing in remodeling thousands of existing stores, even as shoppers take their dollars online.
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Tariffs Raised Consumers’ Prices, but the Refunds Go Only to Businesses
Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion coming back to them.
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Companies, Not Consumers, to Cash In Big From Tariff Refunds
Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion coming back to them.
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Walmart Expects Growth Streak to Continue as New Chief Takes Over
Shoppers are turning to Walmart to stretch their dollars, but an uncertain economy and trade tensions will test the retailer’s new executive team.
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Tech Firms Are Persuading Retailers to Put A.I. Everywhere
Stores of all kinds are using artificial intelligence to sell everything from luxury handbags to hay for horses.
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Retail Earnings Show Shoppers’ Resilience, but Some Stores Struggle
Companies said they managed tariff pressures in the latest quarter as consumers focused on discounts and high quality.
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How Much Will Thanksgiving Dinner Cost? It Depends on Whom You Ask.
As Americans become increasingly concerned about affordability, there’s scrutiny on the annual meal.
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The Fed, Crypto and A.I. Weigh on the Markets
Growing jitters over the Federal Reserve, crypto and the future of the artificial intelligence boom have helped drive a global sell-off.
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Walmart Sales Rise as Shoppers Look For Savings
The retailer increased its guidance for the year, anticipating more price-conscious shoppers would flock to their stores.
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Nvidia and Walmart Could Ease Wall St.’s Jitters. Or Make Them Worse.
After four consecutive down days, the stock market is looking increasingly queasy. Earnings reports from Nvidia, Walmart and Target could hint at what’s ahead.