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The Friday Checkout: Do grocers stand to lose as weight-loss drug sales go up?

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Walmart shoppers who take drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy seem to be purchasing less food, Bloomberg reported. But trends that affect buying habits are nothing new for the grocery industry.

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