The retailer’s sales fell short of expectations, and it slashed its full-year financial forecast, citing a “challenging” economy and backlash over its pullback from diversity policies.
Category: Walmart Stores Inc
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Trump Berates Walmart and Mattel for Warning About Tariff Price Increases
The president recently attacked Walmart, saying it should “eat” the costs rather than pass them on to customers.
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Would You Buy Your Diamond Engagement Ring at Walmart?
The popularity of synthetic stones has sent the market for natural diamonds crashing. With consumers confused about how to tell the difference, how can a market leader like De Beers regain its sparkle?
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As a Tariff Loophole Closes, Sellers Who Import From China Brace for Chaos
Independent vendors who sell on sites like Etsy and eBay are trying to blunt the pain from tariffs on low-cost Chinese-made goods.
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Trade War Forces Tough Question for Retailers: Raise Prices or Eat the Cost?
A trade war with China and tariff threats on other countries are ramping up pressure on stores that sell products from overseas — which, for some categories, is just about all of them.
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Walmart Says Trump’s Tariffs Have Added Uncertainty to Its Outlook
Executives at the largest retailer in the United States acknowledged the new environment, but told investors that they were confident in the company’s strategy.
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Travelers Call Supermarket Tourism a Key Part of Any Trip
Lots of travelers say supermarket tourism, the experience of trying local foods or variations of well-known items, has become a key part of any trip.
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Why Are We Living in the Golden Age of ‘Gut Soda’?
Fans of brands like Olipop and Poppi say it’s simple: Now more than ever, they need a guilt-free treat. And if it says it has fiber? All the better.
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In Face of Trump Tariffs, Mexico Embraces Nationalism
Before the tariffs went into effect, approval ratings for President Claudia Sheinbaum rose and companies began marketing “Made in Mexico” products.
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Is Bird Flu the Only Reason Egg Prices Are Soaring?
The nation’s biggest egg producer has seen rising revenues and profits. Now some Democrats are calling for an investigation into pricing practices in the industry.
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Walmart Racks Up Sales Record but Sees Slower Growth Ahead
The retail giant continues to attract shoppers from across the income spectrum, but faces headwinds from stubborn inflation and the risk of tariffs.
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Are Trump’s Tariffs Inevitable?
World leaders and C.E.O.s are struggling to convince President-elect Donald Trump to shift his position on imposing new levies against America’s trade partners and its rivals.