Cut in food stamps will hit retailers
Los Angeles Times Food sales, especially at discounters such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., could be further crimped by the $5-billion, or roughly 6%, annual cut in food stamps that took effect Friday. It "is going to hit those outlets that cater to lower-income consumers … Walmart Is One Of The Biggest Beneficiaries Of Food Stamps Food stamp cuts add more uncertainty to retailers' holiday outlook |
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