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BBC Business · Aug 20, 2026 5:59 PM EDT Consumer

Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back

High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years

Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back
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  1. New York Post Business Walmart shares sink 8% - slowest sales growth in over six years as gas prices slam shoppers Neutral 0
  2. Business Insider Walmart says its $2.9 billion tariff refund is headed back to shoppers Bearish −25
  3. The Washington Post Walmart posts weakest growth in years, a worrying sign of inflation-weary Americans Neutral 0
  4. BBC Business You're reading this Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back Strong bearish −61
  5. FreightWaves Walmart fast delivery helps fuel 24% growth in e-commerce sales Strong bullish +61
  6. CNBC Top Stories Walmart just had its worst day in 4 years. JPMorgan says buy it now Strong bearish −76
  7. The Daily Caller Walmart Posts Slowest Sales Numbers In Years, Blames Iran War-Driven Gas Prices For Belt-Tightening Strong bearish −68

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