Walmart Extends 10% Staff Discount to Most Grocery Items

Walmart is expanding its 10% employee discount to nearly all grocery items, including dairy and meat. The discount was previously limited to fresh produce and general merchandise and was only available during the year-end holidays. The discount program, first introduced over 50 years ago, is among the company's most requested benefits by staff. Walmart has also raised wages for its hourly workers and launched a bonus program for frontline staff. The stock has a consensus Strong Buy rating among analysts and a price target of $112.15, implying 7.91% upside from current levels.

Walmart (WMT) has announced an expansion of its employee grocery discount program, offering a 10% discount on nearly all grocery items, including dairy and meat. This move comes as the retailer faces increasing competition and rising tariffs that could lead to higher prices for consumers. The discount, previously limited to fresh produce and general merchandise during the holiday season, is now available to all employees after their first 90 days with the company [1].

The expanded discount is part of a broader effort by Walmart to enhance employee benefits and retention. The company has also recently raised wages for its hourly workers and launched a bonus program for frontline staff. These initiatives aim to attract and retain talent in a competitive job market [2].

Analysts have responded positively to the discount expansion, with a consensus Strong Buy rating and an average price target of $112.15, implying a 7.91% upside from current levels. While the stock has seen a notable downside of 37.54% based on GuruFocus estimates, the overall market sentiment remains bullish [2].

Walmart's latest earnings report is expected on August 21, and the company will be closely watched for signs of how these employee benefits and rising tariffs impact its financial performance. The expanded discount program could boost sales by encouraging employees to shop at Walmart rather than other retailers, while also helping to retain a satisfied workforce.

References:
[1] https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/13/walmart-expands-employee-discount-on-groceries.html
[2] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3059298/walmart-wmt-expands-employee-grocery-discount-to-boost-workforce-retention