Walmart’s earnings may signal if shoppers are spending or getting spooked by inflation

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Description: When Walmart reports quarterly earnings Thursday, investors will scour sales numbers and executives’ comments for clues about whether rising prices are making shoppers skittish.

Source: CNBC.com – video report

Date: Feb 16, 2022

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/16/walmarts-earnings-may-signal-if-shoppers-getting-spooked-by-inflation.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail

Questions for discussion:

  • What does the report say about inflation and Walmart as a metric?
  • How do you think retailers like Walmart will fair with an inflationary environment?
  • How can Walmart capitalize on its brand?