Why Did Walmart Raise Its Wages?

BY BENN STEIL AND DINAH WALKER - Walmart is obviously looking to extract the maximum political benefit from its announcement at minimum cost.

Walmart raises minimum wage to $11 an hour, but closes 63 Sam's Club stores

Walmart Raises Starting Pay for U.S. Employees

Walmart to raise Arizona hourly wages - Phoenix Business Journal

Local Businesses Hope For Boost In Sales With Walmart Raises

Walmart to Raise Minimum Wage to $14 an Hour - Abasto

Despite a Raise, Walmart Wages & Schedules Still Aren't Livable

Wal-Mart Raises Its Minimum Wage, Plans Bonuses After Tax Overhaul - WSJ

Walmart's pay change for entry-level employees another signal of easing labor market

Walmart and Costco Just Gave Over 400,000 Workers a Raise Despite No Minimum Wage Increase. Here's Why - Foundation for Economic Education