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Retailers Say Squeezed Shoppers Are Focused on Deals

New York Times Business May 21, 2026 · 2:09 pm Read Original
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Retailers Say Squeezed Shoppers Are Focused on Deals

Walmart, Target and TJ Maxx reported increases in sales, but shoppers are seeking out low-price items and cutting back in some categories, a potentially worrying sign for the U.S. economy.

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Source New York Times Business
Published May 21, 2026 · 2:09 pm
Article ID u4z39n3
Original URL Open source
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Pessimistic -25.0
−100Neutral+100
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