U.S. same-store sales rose 9.3% compared to 5.4% expected by StreetAccount survey, boosted by purchases of food and general merchandise. Walmart’s e-commerce sales in the U.S. increased by massive 97% as clients had packages shipped their homes and used curbside pick-up.
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