Focusing on the Budget-Conscious Consumer

Retailers are adjusting to consumers who buy only what they need, shun premium labels, shop with coupons and are generally cautious in their spending, Wall Street Journal reporter Ann Zimmerman writes. Walmart's CEO Mike Duke told analysts the giant retailer has observed consumers stocking up on merchandise shortly after receiving their paychecks and purchasing less later in the month, the article said.

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