Walmart hiked prices on its Great Value food brands.

The result? Its net income spiked 93% to $10.5 billion towards the end of 2023.

Walmart rewarded shareholders with $5.9 billion in buybacks and dividends.

When I say price gouging is driving inflation, this is what I mean.

@rbreich @Homebrewandhacking So that's why pasta is 50% more expensive now‽ 🤔

@darnell @rbreich

Yes. Price gouging. Charge whatever the market will bear. Need windfall taxes or something to discourage this behaviour.