Walmart slashes grocery costs for employees as food prices squeeze budgets
9 days ago
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- Walmart extends 10% employee discount to nearly all grocery categories, including dairy, frozen, dry groceries, meat, and seafood.
- The expanded discount now covers 95% of regularly priced items in stores, up from limited coverage on fresh produce and general merchandise.
- The Walmart Associate Discount Card program, available after 90 days of employment, offers lifetime discounts for employees with 20 years of service.
- Food prices remain elevated, with the overall food index up 2.9% over the past year, outpacing general inflation.
- Nearly 50% of U.S. consumers cite rising prices as their top concern, with tariff policies also a significant worry.
- Experts warn that potential tariffs under President Trump could further increase food prices.