6 Behaviors shown by consumers who shop at Walmart

The fact that 9/10 of Americans shop at Walmart, at least once a year, the retailer has seen first hand their shopping behavior.

1. Cash-strapped consumers are buying baby formula at the beginning of the month, when they have more money.

2. A double digit decline in the use of credit cards in the second quarter.

3. 80% of consumers surveyed by walmart say "personal financial security" is their top concern.Formerly it was the price of gasoline.

4. Purchases of generics have doubled.

5. Shoppers are changing how often they visit the store. Some come less often to save gas.

6. Walmart now sees a 2.5% sales increase int the middle of the month, when paychecks are handed out.