As tariff-spooked shoppers begin pulling back on spending, Walmart is prepping for a worsening economy by using its massive footprint to keep prices low and hunt for ways to take market share.
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Walmart Invests $6 Billion in Mexico Even as Economy Slows
Walmart de Mexico SAB (Walmex), the local unit of the U.S. retail giant, plans to invest $6 billion this year in its Mexico operations to add more locations and robotic logistics hubs.
March 28, 2025Consumer Confidence Falls to Lowest Reading Since 2021
U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures slumped to a 12-year low, driven by rising anxiety over tariffs and inflation.
March 25, 2025Kroger Fights Suit by Albertsons Over Failed Deal
Kroger is fighting back against a lawsuit brought by Albertsons over its failed $24.6 billion takeover of the rival grocery chain.
March 25, 2025Walmart Asks Chinese Suppliers for Big Price Cuts on Tariffs
Walmart has asked some Chinese suppliers for major price reductions, with the retail giant’s efforts to shift the burden of tariffs facing strong pushback from firms in the Asian nation.
March 6, 2025Walmart CEO: Food Prices Are Causing ‘Frustration and Pain’
The CEO of Walmart Inc. said American consumers are showing signs of stress as food prices remain stubbornly high.
February 28, 2025Amazon Warehouse Workers Reject Union Bid in North Carolina
Amazon workers at a warehouse in North Carolina overwhelmingly rejected union representation.
February 18, 2025Amazon Workers Seek $30 an Hour in North Carolina
Amazon employee organizers in Garner, N.C., won the right to hold an election this week to determine whether workers at the facility will be represented by an upstart union.
February 11, 2025Logistics Agents Put 30% Levy on Shein, Temu Retailers
Chinese retailers that sell on Shein and Temu have been asked by logistics agents to start paying an additional 30% levy after President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on goods imported to the U.S.Â
February 6, 2025Amazon to Face Legal Action After Layoffs in Quebec
Amazon.com Inc.’s decision to close all seven of its warehouses in the Canadian province of Quebec and terminate more than 1,900 workers is prompting legal action from the affected union.
February 4, 2025