Walmart, Target and TJ Maxx Attract Shoppers Squeezed by Energy Prices
#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }War in the Middle EastliveUpdatesJuly 13, 2026, 6:42 p.m. ETInconclusive TalksIran’s Supreme LeaderStrait of HormuzAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. But recent economic reports have shown inflation rising, consumer sentiment darkening and paychecks shrinking.On Thursday, Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, reported solid growth in sales and profit.
- ▪#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }War in the Middle EastliveUpdatesJuly 13, 2026, 6:42 p.m.
- ▪ETInconclusive TalksIran’s Supreme LeaderStrait of HormuzAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access.
- ▪But recent economic reports have shown inflation rising, consumer sentiment darkening and paychecks shrinking.On Thursday, Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, reported solid growth in sales and profit.
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| Original publisher | NYT — Business |
| Canonical URL | https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/business/walmarts-retail-sales-economy.html |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 11:14:21 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-21T11:21:10.973Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-21T11:21:14.714Z |
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }War in the Middle EastliveUpdatesJuly 13, 2026, 6:42 p.m. ETInconclusive TalksIran’s Supreme LeaderStrait of HormuzAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTWalmart Shares Sink as Investors Fret About Price-Conscious ShoppersThe nation’s largest retailer reported a rise in sales, but consumers are seeking out low-price items and cutting back in some categories, a potentially worrying sign for the U.S.
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