Consumers report worsening finances and high debt, causing them to seek value options, benefiting retailers like Walmart.
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Updated Aug 10
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What happened
Consumers report worsening finances and high debt, causing them to seek value options, benefiting retailers like Walmart.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Walmart
U.S. discount retailer based in Arkansas
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Gallup
American analytics and advisory company
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LendingTree
American fintech company
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