In response to Caitlyn’s post.

Many companies are having issues with profits and stock prices, in large part because of the increase in payroll taxes. These taxes hit twice, the consumer has less money to spend and the employer has to pay more.  Wal-Mart is very good at reading customers' shopping habits and adjusting quickly. You may see stores adjusting inventory toward lower-price items and smaller-packaged goods trying to maintain customers. I don’t think Wal-Mart is down for the count.