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Latest source headline Walmart Among Big-Box Retailers That May Miss Comparable Sales Expectations, RBC Says finance.yahoo.com · 12 Aug 2026 18:05What supports the read
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Walmart Among Big-Box Retailers That May Miss Comparable Sales Expectations, RBC Says
Major US retailers such as Walmart (WMT) will likely miss consensus expectations for second-quarter PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have a subscription? Sign in
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- 12 Aug 2026 18:05
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Kroger taps digital retail expert to lead e-commerce push
Grocery giant Kroger on Tuesday named former Walmart and startup executive Nate Faust as chief e-commerce officer, with a mandate from new CEO Greg Foran to shake up the company's digital commerce business, effective Sept. 1. Kroger (NYSE: KR) said his 20-plus years of experience building and scaling successful e-commerce businesses will help improve the online shopping experience for customers and sales. Faust co-founded Jet.com, a mass merchandise marketplace, which was bought by Walmart in 2016. As Jet's chief operating officer, he led first-party merchandising, replenishment, fulfillment a
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- 12 Aug 2026 14:17
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TopDawg Expands Multi-Channel Dropshipping Platform with BigCommerce and TikTok Shop Integrations
TopDawg adds BigCommerce and TikTok Shop to its growing lineup of eCommerce, marketplace, and social commerce integrations, giving retailers more ways to sell products from verified U.S.-based suppliers. Key Highlights TopDawg adds BigCommerce and TikTok Shop integrations to its multi-channel dropshipping platform New integrations expand TopDawg's lineup, which already includes Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Shopify, and WooCommerce Retailers can access U.S.-based suppliers, wholesale products, real-time inventory syncing, and automated fulfillment tools BigCommerce expands TopDawg's reach with scalab
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- 12 Aug 2026 13:00
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Armanino Foods of Distinction Inc (AMNF) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Sales and ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Release Date: August 11, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points Record net sales of $21.7 million, up 8.5% year-over-year, with gross margin expanding 260 basis points to 48.3%. Strong growth in core U.S. foodservice and international segments, with international achieving its largest quarter of shipments in company history. New national account wins, including Smoothie King (1,300 locations) and Wonder, expanding product reach beyond traditional Italian menus. Successfu
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- 12 Aug 2026 05:02
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Is Walmart (WMT) Fully Valued If Growth Plans Meet Margin Pressure?
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Walmart stock has delivered a strong 139.4% total return over the past 5 years, yet the current intrinsic value estimate from a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model points to the shares trading at a premium, while broader valuation checks also lean on the expensive side. Over 5 years, Walmart has returned 139.4%, which puts extra attention on whether the current price still offers an appealing entry point for new capital. Recent moves into areas such as TV advertising and drone d
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- 12 Aug 2026 00:17
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Commit $500,000 to Spokane Wildfire Relief
Grants and in-kind support meeting immediate needs for Impacted families and communities BENTONVILLE, Ark., August 11, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As communities face the impacts of the Spokane Complex Fires, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committing $500,000 in grants and in-kind support to help meet immediate needs across the region. Since the fires began, Walmart teams have been working closely with local leaders and community organizations including Innovia Foundation, Save The Children, Second Harvest Food Bank, Spokane Public Schools, and Spokane County Emergency Management to underst
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- 11 Aug 2026 21:55
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Cipher Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
(All figures are presented in U.S. Dollars) Epuris® sales were $4.1 million during the quarter, a year-over-year increase of 14% compared to Q2 2025 and a sequential increase of 4% over Q1 2026 Letter of Intent executed with the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance, securing expanded public reimbursement and enhancing patient access to Epuris® across Canada Launched a stocking program to have Natroba™ and/or its authorized generic Spinosad 'Available at Walmart' across the U.S. Adjusted EBITDA1of $14.6 million for the first half of 2026, a year-over-year increase of 6% compared to the first ha
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- 11 Aug 2026 21:00
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Why consumers are still spending despite uncertainty and who's spending most
JLL President, Retail Advisory Services, Naveen Jaggi, joins Josh Lipton on Market Domination Overtime to break down the latest retail trends his team is seeing and why Q2 and the back-to-school season could signal the start of a critical shopping stretch for retailers. Video Transcript 00:00 Speaker A Q2 is the kickoff of back to school. Back to school drives so much that spend. We think about back to school as the first of three different seasons for shopping, right? So back to school leads us into the fall where Halloween, followed by Thanksgiving, followed by Christmas. All we're seeing ri
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- 11 Aug 2026 20:51
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Armanino Foods Reports Record Second Quarter 2026 Net Sales
Second Quarter Net Sales Increased 8.5% to a record $21.7 Million; Gross Margin Expanded 265 basis points; Gross Profit Increased 14.8% PLEASANTON, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 11, 2026 / Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. (OTCQX:AMNF), a leading producer and marketer of premium frozen Italian and specialty foods serving foodservice, retail, and industrial customers across North America and select international markets, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Financial Summary: $ in millions (excl. EPS) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 3
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- 11 Aug 2026 20:05
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Walmart (WMT) Bets On Streaming Ads. Can The Stock Catch Up?
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) just made its boldest move yet to turn shopping data into ad dollars. On August 4, the retailer completed its acquisition of Vibe.co, a self-service streaming TV advertising platform founded in 2021. The deal folds into Walmart Connect, the company's US commerce media arm, giving advertisers of any size an easier way to plan, buy, and measure streaming TV campaigns tied directly to shopping behavior. It is a logical next step for a company whose core business has been strong all year, even as its stock has struggled to reflect that strength.Walmart (WMT) Bets On Streaming Ad
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- 11 Aug 2026 17:41
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Analyst: UPS-Teamsters 2028 showdown will unleash parcel industry tsunami
How United Parcel Service negotiates with unionized parcel drivers and loaders when the current contract reaches its end in two years will trigger a tsunami that either wipes UPS from the last-mile delivery market or severely damages its competitors, creating a more competitive landscape that benefits online retailers and consumers, an influential industry analyst predicted last week. UPS (NYSE: UPS) needs to convince the Teamsters union that the current Cadillac-wage structure enshrined in the 2023 contract is unsustainable and the vast majority of parcel delivery jobs will disappear as custo
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- 11 Aug 2026 16:46
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Walmart Earnings Are Due. This Short-Term Options Trade Could Post A 14% Return.
Walmart stock is in focus with earnings due Aug. 20. Here's how to reach for profit with a short-term options trade on the retailer. Continue Reading
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- 11 Aug 2026 16:31
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Plug Power Stock Jumps as Earnings Beat Points to Profitability, Say Analysts
Plug Power’s second-quarter earnings and a boost to expectations for full-year revenue growth reveal a company heading toward profitability, say analysts. Continue Reading
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- 11 Aug 2026 12:42
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What Does Walmart (WMT) Joining Fed Data Talks Mean For Its Pricing Power?
Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Walmart (NasdaqGS:WMT) is taking a higher profile in US economic policy as former CEO Doug McMillon joins a new Federal Reserve task force focused on real time retail data and AI. The Fed group is expected to explore how large scale transaction data from retailers could inform future monetary policy signals and economic monitoring. At the same time, US presidential candidates are increasing public pressure on major retailers
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- 11 Aug 2026 02:10
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GreenCore Solutions Corp. (GSC) Appoints Former Walmart Director Julia Turley to Board of Directors
US$2 billion annual P&L buyer expertise, now paired with the sustainability edge of GSC's AI Agents for Beauty & Personal Care (BPC) with the CPG Knowledge Graph VANCOUVER, BC and SYDNEY, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenCore Solutions Corp. ("GSC" or the "Company"), AI Agents that sell Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Beauty & Personal Care (BPC) brands into retail grocery procurement, today announced the appointment of Julia Turley to its Board of Directors. Across the world's ten largest retailers, only a handful of executives at any time hold a Beauty & Personal Care buying P&L at the d
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- 10 Aug 2026 21:56
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Walmart's Expense Deleverage Raises Concerns Despite Sales Growth
Walmart Inc. WMT posted solid sales growth in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, but operating expenses rose faster in its U.S. business. The resulting expense deleverage reflected higher depreciation and healthcare costs, even as labor productivity provided a partial offset. Walmart U.S. net sales increased 4.5% year over year to $117.2 billion. Operating expenses rose 7% to $27.6 billion, while the operating expense rate jumped 56 basis points to 23.5%. The expense pressure primarily reflected higher depreciation tied to capital expenditures and higher healthcare costs from increased associat
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- 10 Aug 2026 14:42
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Retail Stocks Forecasts – Walmart, Target, and Costco Consolidate Ahead of Earnings
WMT Technical AnalysisWalmart trades at $111.85, consolidating between $107.50 and $115, with both EMAs converging near $115. Source: TradingView Walmart looks like it is going to be a little bit negative at the open. That's somewhat mixed action, but really at this point in time, it's worth noting that the last couple of months have been all about consolidation. There are concerns about the employment situation in the United States, which, ironically, in the past has typically benefited Walmart, being a cheaper place to buy things. So, we'll have to wait and see whether or not that comes to f
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- 10 Aug 2026 13:25
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Woodforest National Bank Opens Second Retail Branch in The Villages, Florida
Woodforest expands its presence in one of Florida's largest active retirement communities with a second convenient location inside Walmart. THE VILLAGES, Fla., Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodforest National Bank® (Woodforest) officially opened its second branch in The Villages, Florida, on July 24, 2026, at 4085 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL 32162. Conveniently located inside Walmart, the 650-square-foot Woodforest branch is staffed by friendly, professional bankers who offer shoppers and area consumers the convenience of full-service banking products and services along with a depository
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- 10 Aug 2026 13:00
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Taylor Farms Pulls Salsa and Guacamole Over Salmonella Concerns
(Bloomberg) -- Taylor Farms is pulling more than a dozen prepared food items containing jalapeños, including salsas and guacamole, from retailers due to concerns over salmonella, just weeks after federal health officials tied the produce company to a separate outbreak of cyclospora. Most Read from Bloomberg Trump Amps Up Pressure on Billionaire Sargeant to Exit Venezuela Iran Rejects US Talks as Trump Displays Patience for Hormuz Deal Iran Says Hormuz Deal Close But Its Conditions Must Be Met OpenAI's New Device Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost Over $300 America's Cyber Forces Grapple With C
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- 09 Aug 2026 22:25
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Charlie Lass: Championing Startup Success and Founder Well-Being
WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / August 9, 2026 / Charlie Lass is a career entrepreneur, educator and author known for his candid, founder-focused approach. An MIT Sloan alum and former lecturer in entrepreneurship, he built multiple tech ventures (with successful exits in both the UK and US) before turning to coaching and content. Today he is founder and CEO of Humble Inc., a digital platform dedicated to helping founders learn from experienced operators, and previously led Dallas Inc., a "30-day launch" incubator for early-stage startups. He also co-founded The Comparison Company (an AI-po
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- 09 Aug 2026 12:10
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Constellation (CEG) Locks In More Power Deals As Nuclear Output Slips
Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:CEG) gave investors a lot to unpack on August 6 with the release of its second-quarter earnings report. The report raised full-year adjusted operating earnings guidance to $11.50 to $12.50 per share and stacked on a run of nuclear contract wins and regulatory approvals tied to its Crane Clean Energy Center restart. The headline story is growth. The details show a company juggling more moving parts than it has in years.Constellation (CEG) Locks In More Power Deals As Nuclear Output Slips Bull Case: The Contract Pipeline Keeps Growing Constellation signed 920 megawat
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- 09 Aug 2026 11:21
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Does Niagen Bioscience's (NAGE) Walmart NAD+ Push Redefine Its Healthy‑Aging Brand Narrative?
In early August 2026, Niagen Bioscience Inc. reported slightly lower quarterly sales and net income year on year, while also expanding access to its Tru Niagen® healthy‑aging NAD+ supplement via Walmart.com, initially offering 300 mg bottles in 30‑ and 90‑count formats. A new peer‑reviewed analysis in Aging Cell linked Niagen's nicotinamide riboside supplementation to reduced muscle epigenetic age acceleration, adding scientific depth to its healthy‑aging positioning just as distribution broadens through one of the largest U.S. digital retail platforms. We'll now examine how the Walmart.com ro
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- 08 Aug 2026 15:13
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Walmart Resets Store Operations After Shopping Cart Risk
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) is changing the carts employees use to fulfill online orders after reports that shoppers, including a child, were struck by them, highlighting an unexpected operational challenge created by the retailer's booming e-commerce business. The adjustments are unlikely to materially affect earnings, but they show how Walmart's push for faster delivery is making its stores more complex workplaces and fulfillment centers. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Signs with SOUN. Is WMT fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calc
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- 07 Aug 2026 19:07
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‘Your refund: $0’: Companies claim billions in tariff refunds, months after Trump floated $2,000 checks
Brandon Bell/Getty Images Companies that collected higher prices on everything from TVs to school clothes are now getting billions back in tariff refunds. Your refund: $0. Even though the tariffs in question are gone, as the Supreme Court threw them out in February, the government is refunding the money to brands like Walmart, Apple, Ford and Amazon, among others. Must Read Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social
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- 07 Aug 2026 18:50
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Albertsons CEO Makes First-Ever Stock Purchase After Earnings Selloff
Albertsons CEO Susan Morris made her first open-market stock purchase after weak earnings and a lowered outlook sent Albertsons shares to record lows. Continue Reading
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- 07 Aug 2026 18:48
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