Affluent consumers are creating a ‘bubble’ at Walmart, warns retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon
Publishing timestamp: 2024-05-16 22:17:45
Summary
Former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon warns that higher-income consumers may be creating a frothy situation at Walmart, despite helping drive the retailer's latest beat on quarterly results. He believes that as economic challenges abate, service will become more important than convenience and price, leading to a shift back of some consumers. Despite his bubble warning, Simon thinks Walmart is a great investment over the next 12 months, but believes the stock may hit a rough spot in 24 months as inflation comes down and higher-end consumers move away from discount retailers.
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