Walmart Has Completely Exited a Major U.S. City

Walmart has recently made a major move in the U.S. retail market.

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The retail giant has completely exited a major U.S. city, leaving consumers shocked.

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The city in question is Portland, where Walmart had previously operated several stores.

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However, the company has now closed all of its stores in the city, citing financial reasons.

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Walmart's exit from Portland is part of a wider trend in the retail industry.

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Many brick-and-mortar stores are struggling to compete with online retailers like Amazon.

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Walmart has been investing heavily in its e-commerce business in recent years.

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The company has also been expanding its grocery delivery and pickup services.

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Despite its exit from Portland, Walmart remains a dominant player in the U.S. retail market.

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