Walmart expands grocery discount for 1.6 million employees as tariffs renew inflation concerns

Groceries are seen at a Walmart supermarket in Houston, Texas, on May 15, 2025.As tariffs spark worries of higher prices, Walmart is dangling more discounts for its own employees.The largest private U.S. employer said Wednesday that it will offer a 10% employee discount on nearly all groceries, including milk, meat and frozen food. That discount previously applied to fresh produce and most general merchandise items, such as clothing and toys, but only to other food during the holiday season.In a memo to emp ...