Walmart Expands Local Products in Bid to Boost Sales, Traffic

Walmart Inc. is beefing up its assortment of region-specific items, a move to draw more shoppers and boost sales as competition among retailers remains fierce.

The company has accelerated its push in recent months to offer more local products in Florida, Texas and other markets. For example, some Walmart stores in Florida are carrying more Cuban-inspired coffee and beans from a regional producer. In other states, the company is selling local brands of condiments like mustard and mayonnaise.