Walmart and Target Cut Prices Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns Walmart and Target are reducing prices on thousands of items, offering some relief to consumers despite ongoing inflation. Walmart reported a 3.8% increase in first-quarter sales and announced price cuts on nearly 7,000 items, highlighting deflationary trends in general merchandise. Target also slashed prices on over 1,500 items, responding to the strain higher prices have placed on its middle-class customers, although it reported its fourth consecutive quarter of sales declines. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Inflation Reports and Retail Sales: Upcoming Key Indicators for Economic Health READ MORE Unemployment Claims Reach 10-Month Peak as Economy Slows READ MORE Geopolitical Tensions, Not Interest Rates, Now Seen as Main Risk to U.S. Economy READ MORE Treasury Traders Bet on 2024 Fed Rate Cuts READ MORE Inflation Eases, But Its Impact Lingers in American Lives READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment