Walmart, America’s largest retailer and one of its most critical economic bellwethers, just sent a worrying message. The firm beat second-quarter earnings estimates and lifted its full-year guidance, but unveiled several worrying figures that suggest US consumers aren’t doing so hot. Shares of the 64-year-old retail giant tumbled as much as 9% to a 2026
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Walmart is offering up some new deals, discounts and special offers right now, including a way to get a Peacock streaming subscription for free. While Walmart is touting its back to school deals right
I’m normally a Target shopper. But even though most of the price discrepancies were mere pennies, they continued to pile up in Walmart’s favor. However, Target certainly had merits, specifically with its impressive selection of backpacks, mechanical pencils, and pens. Plus, I had cheaper fashion folders and single-pack Post-it notes. However, Walmart offered equivalent or
A Walmart Supercenter is a fluorescent palace of American consumption. For American shoppers, it’s a utilitarian one-stop shop where groceries, TVs, tires and just about everything else are under one huge roof. However, for some international World Cup fans, it is a viral tourist sensation. Many fans decided to visit Walmart during their stay in
The United States can no longer win this year’s World Cup, but the country and its brands continue to gain new fans. Millions of football fans have traveled to watch the biggest sporting event, taking over not only the 16 host cities but many other towns along the way. Locals in Lawrence, Kansas, began supporting
President Donald Trump said Monday that Walmart agreed to reduce prices on a variety of products following a request from his administration tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Walmart would reduce the price of a pound of ground beef by “almost” 15%. It did not provide
