Walmart raised its full-year guidance as a strong second-quarter report card saw results which topped Wall Street projections. In addition, Walmart is using its roughly ~$2.9 billion in tariff rebates largely to lower prices for consumers, with the impact of that move likely being felt throughout Q3 (more).

Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to offer private medicare plans to customers across a number of states — so far, planning Medicare Advantage plans in two states and a Medicare supplemental plan in a third. “We’re trying to create a win-win − something that was going to be good for seniors, good for SCAN and good for Costco,” SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan CEO Sachin H. Jain said (more).

David’s Bridal has finished the first season of its reality series, “Breaking Bridal,” which is released on YouTube. “The fun part was making something that didn’t feel like a typical bridal campaign, it is entertainment first, and the brand woven in naturally,” said CEO Kelly Cook of the venture (more).

A majority of U.S. shoppers (73%) will participate in Labor Day sales, but the bulk of these (42%) are focusing on essentials, including groceries. Heavily discounted items such as patio furniture and outdoor items will see relatively low interest (13), as will mattresses (11%), per survey data (more).

Shein is bringing back its Campus Tour, this time visiting four U.S. states including two stops in Georgia, two stops in North Carolina, and a stop each in Florida, and New Jersey. Games, giveaways, photo opportunities, and other attractions aim to bring college students to the events (more).