Walmart revenue and profit rose in the second quarter as the retail giant benefited from higher prices and consumers stepping up shopping trips to its stores.

Walmart on Tuesday said that it is gaining market share in some categories such as grocery as shoppers grapple with inflation and that some Covid-19 related costs have shrunk. But higher prices have led shoppers to hold back on some purchases, prioritizing lower-margin food items, eating into profits. Walmart is also selling through a glut of inventory leading to higher discounts.

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