PORTLAND, Oregon -- Walmart will shutter its last ... CEO Doug McMillon warned that an increase in theft could force the retailer to either raise prices or close stores if the problem continued.

The high level of theft at retail establishments poses a serious financial risk for companies like Walmart. It all has to get categorized as a loss. And the drastic increase in loss industry-wide ...

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Walmart is closing an underperforming store in Everett that some neighboring businesses say has been plagued by theft.

e-commerce pure plays, or even as specific as Walmart vs. Amazon. This is about price. Walmart has long positioned itself as the lowest price leader. Not just "a low price leader," but THE low ...

Sales were impacted by high prices, which led consumers ... in our editorial policy. Walmart Inc. "Earnings Release (FY 2023 Q4)." Walmart Inc. "Walmart Raises Annual Dividend to $2.28 Per Share ...

(Editor’s Note: Walmart ... theft. “It’s higher than what it has historically been,” he told CNBC. McMillion reportedly said then that if authorities could not curb shoplifting, retail ...

If that’s not corrected over time, prices will be higher, and/or stores will close.” The company did not say whether retail theft was a factor in shuttering the Walmart locations in the North ...

any increase in prices --- even by just a few cents -- can have negative effects, prompting some shoppers to look for bargains at dollar stores or warehouse chains such Costco. Walmart ...

Walmart's CFO said shoppers are still buying fewer discretionary items, as grocery prices remain elevated ... billion marked a 7.3% year-over-year increase. Same-store sales for Walmart U.S ...

Retail industry analysts say that rising concerns over theft may have contributed to Walmart’s decision last month to shutter its Portland stores. But it’s likely not the driving factor. Theft and ...