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Persistent inflation is driving consumers to seek bargains wherever they can. Increasingly, they're turning to (NYSE: WMT) for groceries and other everyday essentials. The discount retailer's reputation for low prices is allowing it to capture more market share from its higher-cost rivals.

Walmart is the 800-pound gorilla in the $850 billion U.S. grocery industry, with a market share of roughly 25%. Its entrenched position as a leading provider of value-priced food and other household staples drives strong, repeat traffic to its stores.

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