Walmart redesigning stores, upgrading apparel and home to drive margins
June 13, 2022
Walmart’s first-quarter results were lower than expected as high inventory levels and rising costs cut into its margins. The retailer is hoping that upgrades to its apparel and home offerings will push margins higher for the chain that drives most of its sales with low-margin grocery products.
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