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Walmart Posts Slowest Sales Growth in Years as Americans Tighten Wallets

Walmart Posts Slowest Sales Growth in Years as Americans Tighten Wallets
NYT Business Thursday 20 August 2026, 12:39 UTC By Kim Bhasin 1 min read
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Comparable U.S. sales at Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, rose 2.6 percent in its most recent quarter, the weakest growth in more than six years.

Comparable U.S. sales at Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, rose 2.6 percent in its most recent quarter, the weakest growth in more than six years.
Walmart Posts Slowest Sales Growth (ORG) Americans Tighten Wallets Comparable U.S. (ORG) Walmart (ORG)
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