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Walmart and other grocery giants are presenting holiday food deals as high food prices continue to drive shoppers. It is motivated by getting the attention of the Trump Administration.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised the nation’s largest private employer, Walmart, for its reduced Thanksgiving meal.
“Walmart just announced that the cost of their regular Thanksgiving meal… Is 25% less than one year ago. Isn’t that great?
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Last month, Walmart announced that they are introducing their annual thanksgiving basket, which includes items from national and independent brands, including ButterBall Turkey, and serves 10 people for less than $40. This is equivalent to about $4 per person, and can help ease the pressure that families face as food prices remain high.
A shopper loads a car outside a Salmart store in San Leandro, California, on Aug. 19, 2025. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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In the 12 months ending September 2025, household food prices increased by 2.7%, according to the consumer price index, an important economic indicator published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). During the four-year period from 2020 to 2024, the cost of all food purchased by consumers, including food and nutrition, inflation, inflation, will increase by 23.6%. In comparison, all items in the Government CPI grew 21.2% over the same period.
An ALDI store in Alhambra, California, on Thursday, June 27, 2024. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
McDonald’s brings back more food money for customers who are able to convince customers
In recent years, as inflation puts pressure on household budgets, grocery stores have offered Thanksgiving bundles to attract shoppers. Each retailer has sought prominence by bringing in competitors efferting with their outrageously bad holiday package.
Target is the latest to announce its deal, telling customers Wednesday that its four-pack of holiday meals is cheaper than ever. Holiday meals are under $20, which equates to about $5 per person, the policy says.
Signature in the produce section of a Target store in Edina, Minnesota. (Ben Brewer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
At that time, Aldi asked him to offer the lowest price on Thanksgiving dinner compared to the rest of the country. The company released its Thanksgiving deal in October. It serves 10 people and costs about $40, which is $7 cheaper than last year. The deal will last through early December, the company said.
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Amazon is offering it to customers starting in mid-November. IE-Commerce Giant is offering a fifth deal worth $25. The Amazon deal will last until Nov. 27.
Lidl is also offering a meal that feeds 10 people for less than $36. It includes a range of items from turkey to turkey and will remain until Nov. 27.
