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Target, Macy’s and Dollar Tree Prep for a Tough Year Despite Holiday Success

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at Family Dollar stores, but even discounters are facing cautious consumer spending and employee pay raises that aren’t expected to pay off for some time. We were competitive but measured in our promotions, took strategic markdowns and intentionally did not chase unprofitable sales. during Q4, but they were up 0.6%

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Walmart Q2 sales, earnings top expectations

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Consolidated gross profit rate declined 132 basis points, primarily due to markdowns and mix of sales in the U.S., Consolidated operating expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased 45 basis points, primarily due to strong sales growth partially offset by wage investments. and Flipkart advertising.