Walmart is latest grocer to cut prices amid high inflation and grocery costs

The country’s largest retailer joins Costco, Target, and others in reducing prices on items like household essentials, seasonal summer items, and Coca-Cola. Walmart announced Monday it would lower prices on thousands of products, including beef, laundry detergent, Coca-Cola, household items, and other seasonal summer items. The price cuts will go into effect in stores and online at Walmart and Sam’s Club. The discounts will reach up to 50% or more off marked prices. A pound of ground beef is down from $6.74 to $5.94; corn on the cob is down $0.25 each from $0.68; a bag of red cherries is down from $11.18 to $5.63; and Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 24-packs are now $8.97, down from $9.97.