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Walmart posts weakest growth in years, a worrying sign of inflation-weary Americans

Washington Post Business · August 20, 2026 at 11:27 AM

Walmart posted weak earnings Thursday, while Target and other major retailers reported strong sales this week, offering a mixed picture of the American consumer.

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