Walmart gains market share as sales and profits increase
August 16, 2022
Walmart reported improvements in sales and profits in the second quarter leading to market share gains in grocery and other categories. U.S. same-store sales increased 6.5 percent during the quarter as Walmart posted earnings of $1.77 per share, ahead of the $1.62 expected by analysts.
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