Walmart just proved it’s America’s solution to the affordability crisis

Channel 3000 News/CNN ^ | Movember 20, 2025 | CNN Bitter LOSERS

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Walmart is proving to be America’s antidote to the cost of living crisis.

A growing number of Americans are heading to Walmart for groceries and clothing as inflation and high prices squeeze their budgets: Walmart’s business in the United States is surging and it’s gaining market share from rivals, the company said Thursday in its quarterly financial report.

Walmart has used its massive size and scale to drive down prices and pour billions of dollars into investments such as raising wages, sprucing up stores and building a logistics network for online shopping.

These investments are paying off for Walmart at a moment when many Americans’ finances are stretched.

Last quarter, Walmart’s US sales increased 4.5%. Walmart saw an uptick in customer trips to stores, and shoppers spent more when they visited. Walmart also raised its sales and profit guidance, signaling it expects a strong holiday shopping season.

Walmart’s gains have been led by middle-class and upper-income households turning to its stores and website to try to save money.

“We’re gaining market share, improving delivery speed, and managing inventory well,” Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said in a news release. “We’re well positioned for a strong finish to the year and beyond that.”

McMillon announced Friday that he’s retiring soon as CEO after 11 years. He’ll be succeeded in February by John Furner, who heads Walmart’s US operations.

Walmart is gaining over Target in particular. Target’s sales have stagnated for around four years.

One major advantage Walmart has over Target is its grocery business.

Shoppers make frequent trips to stores to pick up groceries, and Walmart has made improving its produce section a top priority in recent years. The company has also narrowed the gap with Target on apparel and home goods.

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TOPICS: Agriculture; Business/Economy; Food
KEYWORDS: economy; food; inflation; walmart

[fr_freak]

The price of meat at Walmart’s near us are TERRIBLE compared to every other grocery store. And its not even close.

I've discovered that each grocery store has its own prices for various items, so I'll go to one of four grocery stores for different things: chicken at one, hamburger at another, various juices at another, other miscellaneous items at one or the other. Which store I go to depends on what I'm after. It's a pain, but that's the world we live in now.

[jmaroneps37]

“You can only reduce so far.” Yes and those grapes were sour anyway right?

[Pollard]

What’s the official age of “senior” for discounts? Asking for a friend that has a birthday coming up in 6 days that ends with the number zero;)

[Big Red Badger]

Just use a Walker with Tennis balls
on the Front,
I don’t even ask for the Discounts.
Works for me Everytime!

[suasponte137]

I do the same thing.

I get alot of the Staples cheap at LIDLE.....but I dont like their meat....which is also strangly expsnive most times.

So I got to HArris Teeter or Food Lion (Norht Carolina) for meat..and whatever esle is on sale.

And when I shop...I ONLY buy meat that is on sale....along with just about everything else.

If I am strict about it...then by my estimation I save 15%-20% overall in a year on food expenses by simply not buy anything at full price.

[Nachoman]

I was just at Walmart. The price of a six pack of Coke jumped up from $4 to $6. It seemed to be an outlier because the rest of my groceries cost about the same as my last shopping excursion.

[Vaduz]

Inflation and high prices

Ever notice that off brand items don’t go up on prices.

Price gouging naaaaaaaaaa can’t be huh Moe.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

5 Creative Ways to Use the Bone from a Leg of Lamb

https://homediningkitchen.com/what-can-you-do-with-the-bone-from-a-leg-of-lamb/

I don’t even LIKE lamb and now I want a big old lamb leg bone!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

AI does have some good applications. It’s the ‘using it for evil’ part that unnerves me!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

“KEEPING GROCERY STORE CARTS IN BETTER WORKING ORDER...”

I was at The Pig a while ago and the hard plastic cover on the handle of the cart was broken on one end. I cut myself enough to be dripping blood!

I went to the Service Desk for a paper towel or SOMETHING to stem to flow. The Manager was really caring about it and got me patched up.

The next week ALL of those plastic covers with the sharp edges were OFF the shopping carts. Not happy to have been the Guinea Pig, but good on them for taking care of the matter

Blood in the aisles of a supermarket is NEVER a good look no matter WHERE you shop! ;)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

It varies by store, but it’s 62 at The Pig.

I always ask for a Military of Senior discount and take the one that’s higher, though they’re usually only 10%.

Hey! A dollar here and a dollar there and pretty soon you’re retired early with cash in Hard Assets, Baby! :)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

“Ever notice that off brand items don’t go up on prices.”

You could be right on some things; I rarely buy a National Brand unless it’s a really good deal. But, Walmart French Bread went up to $1.25 from a dollar; same with their brand of English Muffins.

I always shop their discount rack for bakery - sometimes just for treats for the chickens, but I will buy a marked-down Croissant from time to time for a nice sandwich. $1.25 for six. There’s easily $1.25 worth of BUTTER in them, for sure. ;)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Not to mention the ‘PITA Factor’ to make your own croissants from scratch!

[Pollard]

I would need a bone saw to do anything with it. Sucker is 15 inches long and my biggest pot of the 16 qt pressure cooker and not big enough. I suppose a big hammer would work or get a food grade hacksaw blade.

Lamb. Sure thing Cargill.

[daniel1212]

Walmart is inferior to Amazon in variety, as it its website, but not on food and house-brand items. Thank God we can buy such.