The retail giant is expanding the perk as tariffs fuel inflation concerns. Walmart employs about 1.6 million people in the U.S.

Walmart is expanding its 10% employee discount to nearly all of its grocery items, including dairy and meat, through the year, the company's chief people officer told its staff in a letter on Wednesday.

Walmart said employees now get 10% off all food categories, including dairy and meat, as well as general merchandise and fashion.