Trump says Walmart cut prices at his request, but Walmart statement omits administration’s role at AP. “…one of the biggest, best, and smartest Retailers in America, Walmart, will be lowering prices, by a lot, at my Administration’s request to celebrate our great Country’s 250th birthday,” Trump said. “Walmart will, in particular, be dropping the price for a pound of ground beef by almost 15%, among many other products.” Read more

 

….63% drop on sweet corn / 50% drop on red cherries / Sam’s 30% wing discount Press release

 

BJ’s roof collapses during heavy rain – temporarily trapping two at NBC News. “There were 27 people inside the store when the ceiling fell, and two “individuals were partially entrapped but were able to free themselves and safely exit the structure” Read more/Video

 

Amazon looks to raise at least $25B from bond sale, Bloomberg reports at TheFly | Bloomberg subs.

 

Michaels Crafts an Unlikely Comeback Under Apollo at Bloomberg. (Apollo) bought the retailer five years ago, meaning it’s coming up on the time when private equity starts looking for an exit. For Michaels, that would most likely be an initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said, though no timeline has been set for a possible listing.”  Bloomberg subs.

 

Nestlé to Tweak Some Food Recipes to Appeal to Duller GLP-1 Palates at WSJ. “People don’t want to eat as much on GLP-1s, and also your taste profile changes,” Rennie said. “GLP-1s sort of dulls your taste profile.”…This could include adding spices or more pepper, he said.” WSJ subs.

 

Kroger eyes Columbus for Giant Eagle divestitures: reports Supermarket News

 

Why today’s smartest shoppers are at Walmart, Costco, Ulta, and Ross at Fast Company. “Walmart’s grocery aisles stock the kind of assortment you might find at Whole Foods…Julie Barber, Walmart’s chief merchant, calls this strategy “access.”…She describes the approach as moving customers “from essentials to the unexpected”—they come for the basics, then discover a La Roche-Posay serum or a Scoop blazer they didn’t know Walmart carried.” Fast Company subs.

 

Chicago retains its position as the nation’s city with the highest rate of bed bug infestations Top 50 list

 

America’s Most Patriotic Companies 2026 Newsweek