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Walmart’s Roar Is Getting Loud Enough to Rattle Amazon
Another strong quarter confirms that the big-box retailer is well-positioned to take on Amazon, or anyone else.
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Walmart Inc.’s message is only getting louder: It’s ready and able to take the fight to Amazon.
The big-box chain followed up a blistering second quarter by reporting Thursday that U.S. comparable sales rose a robust 3.4 percent in the latest period over the same three months last year. Executives said they saw healthy sales across a wide range of products, including back-to-school gear and health and wellness items. And they raised full-year earnings guidance.