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Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back

Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back
BBC Business Thursday 20 August 2026, 17:59 UTC 1 min read
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High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years

High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years
Walmart (ORG) US (LOCATION)
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