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From the editors of Winsight Grocery Business and CSP Daily News comes Retail Daily, a new podcast that serves up a quick daily download of the top industry stories from supermarkets and c-stores. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you like to tune in for the must-know retail news of the day.
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FEMSA closed on its acquisition of Delek US Holdings’ retail operations. Save A Lot will use an automated traceability tool to comply with the upcoming FDA’s Food Traceability Rule. And Casey’s General Stores has made a $1 million donation to ICON Water Trails.
United Natural Foods Inc. had a robust finish to fiscal year 2024. Wawa has taken the No. 1 slot in the inaugural American Customer Satisfaction Index Convenience Store Study 2024. And convenience-store chain Yesway has opened eight new Allsup’s locations.
Tens of thousands of longshore workers are ready to strike. Amber Energy will acquire PDV Holding, the parent of refiner and marketer CITGO Petroleum. And the number of affluent customers shopping Walmart online for groceries grows.
Costco reports strong Q4 earnings. Kroger announces a customer appreciation sale. And Circle K and Kangaroo Express get the green light on tobacco loyalty promotions.
Spiced Coke is out. Balls Food Stores employees become owners. And QuikTrip expands further into the Midwest with a new travel center in Fairfield, Ohio.
Albertsons launches a new private-label wine brand. Convenience retailer Atlantis Management Group partners with DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub. And usage of The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits is on the decline.
Court proceedings in the Kroger, Albertsons merger case continue in Washington. Grocers continue to release private-label products to attract shoppers. And Weigel’s unveils its largest roster of name, image and likeness athletes to date.
California bans plastic bags – but not until 2026. EVgo deploys 400 fast charging stalls across the country. And Stop & Shop launches its own private-label line of coffee.
Market analysts are weighing in on the Kroger-Albertsons merger case. Phillips 66 is expanding its brand licensing to new regions. And Weigel’s opened its 80th store in Jefferson City, Tennessee.
A hardened economy has more shoppers putting the cost of necessities on credit cards. Target announced the appointment of longtime PepsiCo vet Jim Lee as its chief financial officer. And Juice Monster Rio Punch is the new flavor from Monster Energy.
Casey’s General Stores acquired four Oakcrest Market convenience stores. A third lawsuit has surfaced involving Boar’s Head and the Listeria outbreak. And the judge overseeing the Federal Trade Commission’s case against the Kroger-Albertsons merger said she would work as quickly as possible on her decision.
Whole Foods Market Daily Shop will open Wednesday. Legacy Markets has completed the acquisition of JH Reaben Oil and its Triangle Stop Food Stores. And Foxtrot Cafe and Market is reopening its second location Thursday in Chicago.
The grocery industry carries a negative overtone with U.S. consumers, Gallup says. Retail gasoline prices fell to $3.30 per gallon. And Town Pump Convenience Stores opened a new convenience store and gas station in Bozeman, Montana.
Boar’s Head discontinues selling liverwurst following a listeria outbreak. Maverik opens its fifth California location. And new data from Placer.ai shows shoppers are flocking to Aldi.
Shoplifting declines for the quarter at Kroger. Stewart’s Shops doubles its Milk Club rewards. And the White House delays its planned ban on menthol cigarettes – until after the election.
Costco reports quarterly net sales of nearly $20 billion. Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores launches a private-label brand for travelers. And Instacart’s CEO says competition is – good.
Amazon announces a new discount private-label brand. The Federal Trade Commission launches an investigation into Alimentation Couche-Tard’s planned takeover of 7-Eleven. And Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Alimentation Couche-Tard said it wants to continue its “friendly” pursuit of acquiring Seven & i Holdings. The Kroger-Albertsons antitrust merger trial continues. And Casey’s General Stores Inc. launches a new fall pizza.
Seven & i Holdings’ Board has rejected Alimentation Couche-Tard’s takeover bid. E-cigarette use among U.S. youth dropped to its lowest level in a decade. And rising costs on everything from the price of fuel to credit card swipe fees has driven the skyrocketing cost of food in grocery stores, Kroger’s CEO said.
Aldi goes on a hiring spree. Testimony continues in the Kroger, Albertsons merger case. And c-store chain Yesway creates its own holiday–focused on burritos.
CEOs get ready to take the stand in the Kroger, Albertsons merger case. It’s a tough time for dollar stores. And Buc-ee’s is headed to Arkansas.
Foxtrot Cafe & Market is set to reopen in Chicago. California bans plastic shopping bags. And Hy-Vee launches its solar power project.
Nine convenience-store companies made the Forbes’ Best Employers By State 2024 listing. U.S. Department of Agriculture reports reveal deplorable conditions at a Boar’s Head’s plant linked to a Listeria outbreak. And a c-store in Oregon is ending tobacco and nicotine sales in its store thanks to a public health grant.
Dollar General cuts its earnings projections for the rest of the year. The CDC reports six more deaths in a multistate Listeria outbreak caused by Boar’s Head deli meat. And the New Jersey Attorney General fines 19 retailers for selling illegal vape products.
Seven & i Holdings tries to block a takeover bid from a competitor, Fred Meyer grocery workers in Portland begin a one-week strike, and Walmart deals with an apple juice recall.
Kroger and Albertsons face the Federal Trade Commission in court. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports that shoppers are paying millions in “cash back” fees at large retail stores. And Amazon drivers in California join the Teamsters union.
Fischer’s Neighborhood Markets is acquiring the Mini Mart c-store chain. Grocery retailer Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. And Rutter’s has launched a private-label beer for fall.
The Federal Trade Commission accuses Albertsons executives of destroying evidence in its proposed merger with Kroger. The National Grocers Association calls on the federal government to enforce antitrust law. And Casey’s General Store brings back the Ultimate Waffle Breakfast Sandwich.
7-Eleven launches a new venture with vertical farming company Plenty Unlimited. Walmart teams up with Burger King. And Amazon expands its grocery delivery service.
The Department of Labor accuses Promised Land Truck Stop of wage theft. Target increases its financial outlook for the rest of the year. And a Seattle tech company sues Albertsons for theft of trade secrets.
There’s another lawsuit in the Kroger, Albertsons merger – this time from Kroger. Kwik Trip deploys electronic shelving labels. And Food Lion remodels 167 stores.
Grocery workers in the Portland, Oregon, authorize a strike. Alimentation Couche-Tard announces a proposal to buy 7-Eleven. And Perdue Foods recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets.
Huge delivery discounts by retailers including Walmart and Instacart helped boost grocery ecommerce sales in July. The U.S. Department of Labor finished its investigation into a shooting at a Circle K in Orlando, Florida. And presidential candidate Kamala Harris said she’ll ban price gouging at grocery stores if elected.
SpartanNash is changing the shopping experience as it looks to future growth. Major League Baseball Players Inc. is suing the Sheetz convenience-store chain. And the price for at-home food increased in July.
Mars Inc. has agreed to acquire Kellanova for $35.9 billion. C&S Wholesale Grocers restated its commitment to honor all union contracts if the Kroger and Albertsons deal goes through. And Core-Mark has launched a line of savory sandwiches.
Two U.S. senators accuse Kroger of using digital price tags to squeeze consumers. Major Oil LLC purchased two Cenex-branded retail locations in Missouri. And ShopRite Pharmacy is jumping on the Grocery TV retail media network.
The U.S. average retail gasoline price has dropped. Maverik has rebranded 27 stores in Colorado Springs since its acquisition of Kum & Go. And a farm bill passed by the House Agriculture Committee would lead to up to $30 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit cuts.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration classifies a candy recall as the most severe, 7-Eleven announces a major expansion of its 7FLEET Diesel Network, and Costco reports robust sales in July as it begins installing membership card scanners at the entrances of stores.
Walgreens looks at selling stake in VillageMD, Kroger’s egg lawsuit is dismissed, and Casey’s General Stores is holding its first ever Casey’s Innovation Summit.
Instacart shines in Q2, Illinois governor signs grocery tax elimination bill into law, and a famous Tik-Tok family finds space at convenience stores for popcorn brand.
Walmart captures more of the U.S. online grocery market. Shell beats analysts’ second quarter forecasts, reporting $6.3 billion in profits. And Instacart rolls out its AI-power smart carts in Europe.
Stinker stores gets ready to release a new app. Target pulls out of Palo Alto, California. And as many as 36 million people could be using GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic over the next few years.
Walgreens Boots Alliance has sold shares of Cencora. There’s a new Slurpee flavor at 7-Eleven. And QuikTrip has opened a new travel center.
FEMSA has entered into definitive agreements with Delek US Holdings to acquire Delek’s retail operations. An independent retailer in Utah is replacing most of its traditional shopping carts with Instacart’s Caper Carts. And Murphy USA reported a net income of $144.8 million for the second quarter of 2024.
Walmart continues to be on top of the leaderboard when it comes to grocery retailers by dollar share. Maverik has a new CEO. And nearly two years have passed since Kroger announced its plan to acquire one of its biggest rivals, Albertsons.
Casey’s acquisition of Fikes Wholesale opens up a new territory for the regional c-store retailer. Walmart is partnering with Denali. And 7-Eleven has settled a lawsuit that it filed in November against Seven Eleven Law Group.
QuikTrip is coming to Kentucky. Walmart released the inaugural State of the Adaptive Retail Report. And SpartanNash recently celebrated its independent grocer customers' achievements.
Casey’s agrees to acquire 198 CEFCO Convenience Stores. Acosta Group completes its acquisition of Crossmark. And the USDA predicts food inflation will decelerate for the rest of the year.
A Colorado judge puts the Kroger, Albertsons merger on hold. Consumer confidence inches upward. And boneless wings are among the biggest c-store sellers, according to a new Technomic report.
Amazon Fresh plans new brick-and-mortar stores in Pennsylvania. Foxtrot prepares for a relaunch following its bankruptcy. And a new report details the impact the proposed Kroger, Albertsons merger would have on gas stations.
Albertsons grows its loyalty program to over 41 million members. Rite Aide plans to close 50 locations in Ohio and Michigan. And QuikTrip sues the city of St. Charles, Missouri, over its tourism tax.
Retailers gear up for back-to-school shoppers. Canadian union workers reach a tentative agreement with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. And Buc-ee’s breaks ground on its first Ohio travel center.
Starbucks is installing at least 100 more electric vehicle charging stations at its stores. Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is making progress in its $1 billion store renovation plan. And the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union 770 named a new president.
Two convenience-store chains made the list of America’s best restrooms. SpartanNash will close a distribution facility in Maryland on Sept. 30. And Whole Foods Market has launched a nationwide partnership with Too Good To Go.
A 730,000-square-foot perishable Walmart distribution center opened in Lancaster, Texas. Alimentation Couche-Tard appointed a new head of mergers and acquisitions and business development. And Amazon Prime Day is in full swing.
United Refining Co. of Pennsylvania has acquired the convenience retail assets of Pump N’ Pantry Inc. Sheetz opened its first location in the Wilmington, North Carolina, area. And a security breach involving Rite Aid’s business systems has leaked data on millions of customers.
Costco will be increasing membership dues in the U.S. and Canada. Florida topped CSP's June tally of new-to-industry convenience stores. And Dollar General has agreed to pay OSHA $12 million and will do a complete worker safety overhaul.
Stop & Shop releases a list of 32 stores that will close by year’s end. Amazon launches its AI shopping assistant, Rufus. And rutter’s reinstates some fan favorites
Unions come out swinging against the proposed Kroger, Albertsons merger. The Federal Trade Commission issues a scathing report on the drug-pricing practices of pharmacy benefit managers. And convenience stores get ready for National Hot Dog Day.
Albertsons’ COO could be headed to C&S Wholesale Grocers. Wegmans workers approve a new labor contract. And one-stop-shopping rules in c-stores, according to customers.
Kroger releases its full list of stores it will divest under its proposed merger with Albertsons. Grocery tech company Upshop acquires Toronto-based Invafresh. And a U.S. Appeals Court allows a deceptive pricing practices lawsuit against Walmart to proceed.
7-Eleven gets ready to celebrate its 97th birthday. Grocery stores start selling firearm ammunition. And Walmart’s drone delivery program faces a new challenge in Florida – target practice.
The National Retail Federation praises the Supreme Court’s latest swipe fee ruling. Yesway is raising money to support communities affected by the South Fork and Salt wildfires in New Mexico. And FGF Brands Inc. has recalled almost 12,000 cases of chocolate chip muffins sold at Aldi.
The state of Colorado’s lawsuit aiming to block the $24.6 billion Kroger, Albertsons merger will move forward. 7-Eleven is introducing a range of new hot menu items and beverages. And for the third straight week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has climbed.
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided in favor of a convenience-store retailer’s 2021 legal challenge involving swipe fees. A fire broke out at the original Buc-ee’s travel center in Luling, Texas, Monday morning. And Costco is building an affordable housing unit on top of a store.
The Kroger Co. approves a shareholder dividend increase. Giant Eagle beefs up its omnichannel game. And a new study shows convenience-store customers are struggling to make ends meet.
Food4Less workers reach a tentative contract deal. Walgreens plans to close more locations. And a new report shows that more than one in five EV charging stations are out of order.
Albertsons removes a land use restriction that the Washington AG says created a food desert. Amazon Fresh opens a new location in New Jersey. And Couche-Tard gets a new president and CEO.
Grubhub makes a major grocery play with Albertsons. Two grocers in Missouri deploy AI-powered smart carts. And Buc-ee’s opens its second location in the Bluegrass state.
Nestlé takes an if-you-can’t-beat-them-join-them approach with its new line of meals marketed to Ozempic users. An Oregon town bans dollar stores. And Florida drags its feet on electric vehicle charging stations
The Food and Drug Administration authorizes its first menthol-flavored e-cigarettes. Walmart is partnering with Agritask. And Dollar General is the subject of a class-action lawsuit brought by a motorist who received a Dollar General gift card in lieu of change from his cash payment for fuel.
Kroger reported first-quarter earnings declined amid margin pressures in its fuel and pharmacy businesses. Loop Neighborhood Market has a new director of fresh foods. And Walmart has agreed to a $1.6 million settlement in New Jersey.
More Rite Aid stores are closing due to the retailer’s bankruptcy. Philip Morris International has suspended online sales of Zyn. And convenience-store retailer EG America is launching a $5 meal deal at its chains.
Walmart is getting ready to shut down two stores in the metro Atlanta area. Former Philadelphia Eagles football player Jason Kelce is front and center in Wawa’s annual Hoagiefest promotion. And RaceTrac has opened its second Indiana store.
H-E-B opens its first discount concept store, Joe V’s, in Fort Worth, Texas. Petroleum interests sue the EPA over electric vehicle regulations. And Anabi acquires Land O’Sun Management’s Fast Track.
Rite Aid’s CEO is set to receive a $20 million dollar payout following the company’s bankruptcy. The Canadian government launches an investigation into Loblaw and Sobeys. And wrestling legend Hulk Hogan aims to body slam the beer industry.
Food 4 Less workers in California could go on strike. Food inflation inches upwards in May. And consumers are increasingly turning to convenience stores as an alternative to fast-food restaurants.
Retail sales jump in May, but online grocery sales dip. Tulsa, Oklahoma-based c-store chain QuickTrip installs anti-loitering domes. And DoorDash adds to its alcohol delivery roster.
The feds create a taskforce to combat the illegal distribution of e-cigarettes. Walmart goes digital with electronic shelf labels. And Starbucks is coming to select Schnuck Markets in metro St. Louis.
Walmart adds drone delivery to its smartphone app in metro Dallas-Fort Worth. Wawa breaks ground on new stores in Ohio and Indiana. And Publix donates $130,000 to support fishery improvement projects.
Buc-ee’s gets ready to open its biggest store ever. Sam’s Club creates a new focus group that its members can opt into. And Walmart announces new worker benefits.
Foxtrot intends to reopen several locations in Chicago. Dollar Tree has initiated a formal review of strategic alternatives for the company’s Family Dollar brand. And BreakTime Corner Market is acquiring 23 Loaf ‘N Jug convenience stores from EG America.
SpartanNash has named a new vice president of merchandising and pharmacy. Maverik and Kum & Go are rolling out summer promotions. And the New York State Senate passed a bill to ban the sale of vape products that resemble school supplies or children’s toys.
ExtraMile Convenience Stores reveals a refreshed, modern exterior look for its locations. Kroger’s research arm predicts who the shopper of the future will be. And discounts on food, candy and beverages are all part of GPM Investments’ 100 Days of Summer promotion.
Giant Eagle joins the summer discounts bandwagon. Digital rewards company Ibotta announces strong quarterly earnings. And Chevron gets the green light to buy Hess Corp.
Dollar General reports a strong first quarter. Stinker Stores names a new CEO. And Amazon partners with Grubhub.
Dollar Tree lays off 54 corporate employees. ConocoPhillips announces plans to buy Marathon Oil. And Walgreens enters the grocery price wars.
California is poised to ban plastic bags. USA Today names Kwik Trip the best gas station brand in the United States. And CVS pharmacy workers in Rhode Island unionize.
Wisconsin convenience-store retailer Mega Co-op has terminated its Holiday Stationstores franchise relationship. Ahold Delhaize USA is closing some Stop & Shop stores. And RaceTrac has launched a new rewards app.
QuikTrip is entering the Florida market. Walmart is laying off 568 employees in California. And 7-Eleven is adding two new items to its summer menu.
GasBuddy estimates the national average price for gas will hold in the mid-$3 per gallon range for much of the summer. United Natural Foods, Inc. has extended its wholesale partnership with Whole Foods Market. And Meijer is preparing to open a 75,000-square-foot grocery store in Fishers, Indiana.
Pilot, Meijer and Kroger kick off the summer season with deals. bp is collaborating with Frito-Lay on dispensed beverage cups. And the Giant Co. has named a new vice president of marketing.
Buc-ee’s has applied to build its first travel center in Kansas, City, Kansas. Weigel’s has launched MyWeigel’s Employee Rewards Program. And Target has reduced prices on roughly 1,500 products and plans to cut costs on thousands more throughout the summer.
Loblaws agrees to Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct. Teamster warehouse workers rally outside of Chedraui headquarters. And the Kent Cos. acquires Jack’s Convenience Stores.
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Democrats urge President Biden to investigate price gouging. 7-Eleven Inc. has added a new frozen pizza to its 7-Select private-label line. And AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday travel period.
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Outfox Hospitality files for bankruptcy. Walmart’s new private-label brand is a big hit with ice cream lovers. And Rutter’s breaks ground on its first large-format store.
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Arthur Irving of Irving Oil Ltd. has died at age 93. Walmart is cutting hundreds of corporate positions. And QuikTrip opened a new travel center in Monahans, Texas.
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Schnuck Markets discontinues its Eatwell Market banner. Sam’s Club plans to launch ecommerce in Hong Kong. And convenience-store operators halt sales of lottery tickets in Virginia.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has weighed in on a lawsuit that aims to block Kroger’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons. bp Pulse aims to snatch up charging sites and employees after Tesla’s abrupt layoffs. And Foxtrot’s assets were sold at auction Friday for more than $2.2 million.
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Walmart is getting ready to open a 1.5 million-square-foot fulfillment center. CrossAmerica Partners reported a loss of $18.2 million in its first quarter. And a new report from the green group Environmental Investigation Agency shows grocers are making an effort to address refrigerant emissions in the U.S.
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Ahold Delhaize’s delivery strategy paid off in the first quarter. The Store convenience store will cease operations at the end of July under Team Schierl Co. And New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently visited Bolla Market with a plan to help curb retail theft.
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Instacart and Uber announced a new partnership. The California Attorney General’s Office said new funding is available for local governments to combat illegal tobacco sales. And discount grocer Aldi is urging its suppliers to cut costs and focus on sustainable practices.
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For the first time since the end of 2023, the national average retail gasoline price is down. Instacart is working with NBCUniversal to bring product ads to its streaming service. And Pilot is giving away energy drinks, pizza and more to service members for Military Appreciation Month.
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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are taking a bite out of state budgets. Pilot plans to hire more 10,000 workers for the summer travel season. And the federal government gives milk and ground beef products a clean bill of health for bird flu.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk puts the brakes on its Supercharger network. DoorDash stocks take a nosedive following the release of its Q1 report. And Disney+ streaming could soon be free for Kroger Boost loyalty members.
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Casey’s General Stores launches a new brand campaign. Canadian grocer Loblow faces shopper backlash due to high prices. And CVS lowers its outlook for profit growth in 2024.
Walmart closes 51 health clinics and launches a new private label brand. Third-party delivery service Getir exits the U.S. market. And Smoker Friendly names a new president.
The SEC charges a second BP employee with insider trading. Former Outfox Hospitality workers demand severance pay. And St. Louis-based grocer Schnuck Markets is receives accolades for it’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Food inflation remained high in the first quarter of 2024. The Biden administration announced a final rule that it said expands overtime protections for salaried workers. And Electrify America gives an update on its public indoor electric-vehicle charging station after one month in business.
The biggest grocery chain in metro Houston is no longer Texas-owned. Rutter’s has revealed its new summer seasonal beer. And U.S. grocery sales are projected to slump over the next five years.
A former employee is suing Outfox Hospitality. Milk samples from grocery stores have contained viral fragments of the bird flu. And RaceTrac has appointed Carl Bolch Jr. into the role of chairman emeritus.
Foxtrot and Dom’s Market are closing all locations. QuikTrip opens its new travel center in Rockford, Illinois. And Walgreens has agreed to pay $110 million dollars to Philadelphia to settle claims that the retailer was negligent in its distribution of opioid pain medications.
Sprouts Farmers Market has settled a federal sexual harassment and retaliation charge. The national average retail price of regular-grade gasoline added another dime in the past two weeks. And Costco drivers in Washington are unionizing.
The former chair of the Federal Trade Commission weighs in on the Kroger, Albertsons merger. Drone delivery company Zipline passes the million deliveries mark. And the National Labor Relations Board kills a plan to outsource trucker jobs.
Trader Joe’s recalls another product. Convenience store chain Wawa makes Yelp’s 50 fastest growing brands list. And Grubhub expands into the grocery delivery business.
Walgreens announces another round of layoffs. 7-Eleven completes its acquisition of more than 200 stores. And Hy-Vee moves closer to acquiring the Strack & Van Til Food Market chain
Aldi pilots new checkout-free technology. The U.S. House Oversight & Accountability Committee scrutinizes illegal vape sales. And 7-Eleven takes home multiple awards for its Slurpee Song of the Summer marketing campaign.
A former Trader Joe’s manager accuses Amazon of stealing trade secrets from the specialty grocer. Loblaw launches its own cell phone network. And bp expands its food and drink offerings at its convenience stores.
Alimentation Couche-Tard has suspended its Circle K Sip & Save beverage subscription program. SQRL Holdings has agreed to sell its convenience stores. And Meijer is putting the finishing touches on two supercenters in Alliance and North Canton, Ohio.
Buc-ee’s has set a date to open its newest travel center. A Trader Joe’s is facing a fine from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for violating worker safety regulations. And Wawa is opening its first store in North Carolina on May 16.
Seven & i Holdings will increase its focus on convenience retailing and mergers and acquisitions in North America. Online grocery sales remained flat in March at $8 billion. And the state of Illinois is hoping to take a major step toward wiping out food deserts.
Five grocery companies have formed a venture capital fund to invest in emerging technologies. Murphy USA is kicking off its semi-annual fundraiser Great Futures Fueled Here. And bp is investing in the future of mobility.
Colorado’s laws on who can sell wine are under review. 7-Eleven is kicking off its 60th anniversary of selling to-go coffee. And Procter & Gamble is recalling over 8 million laundry detergent packets.
Gas stations and convenience stores have been preparing for today’s solar eclipse. The Food and Drug Administration is seeking fines against retailers selling nicotine pouches to underage users.
Convenience stores saw record sales in 2023. Trader Joe’s is being accused of more union-busting tactics. And Atlantis Management Group acquired M. Spiegel & Sons Oil Corp.
Kwik Trip gets rid of bagged milk. The California Legislature considers a bill requiring one worker for every two self-checkout registers. And Kum & Go gets ready for National Burrito Day.
Amazon walks away from its cashierless Just Walk Out technology. 7-Eleven invites customers to bring their own cup. And Albertsons tweaks its loyalty program.
Convenience stores get ready for big business during next week’s solar eclipse. Indoor farming company Edible Garden announces big 2023 revenues. And 7-Eleven releases Hot Dog-flavored Water … or did they?
RaceTrac has deployed the Acumera Reliant Platform across its convenience stores. Pharmacy chain Rite Aid received permission to begin voting on a bankruptcy restructuring plan. And the Environmental Protection Agency has set new greenhouse gas standards for delivery trucks.
Food prices are expected to increase 2.5% in 2024. Maverik has revamped Kum & Go’s &Rewards loyalty program. And the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products has launched a searchable tobacco products database.
Inadequate customer service is providing an early exit for Walmart from a deal with Capital One. Trader Joe’s has opened Trade Joe’s Pronto–a convenience-like “grab-pay-and-go” concept store in New York. And Maverik has returned to Montana.
The Food and Drug Administration warned more than 60 retailers for selling illegal vapes. Murphy USA is undergoing a digital transformation. And Trader Joe’s has raised the price of their bananas for the first time in store history.
Convenience-store chain Yesway is significantly expanding its presence in Oklahoma. Visa and Mastercard swipe fees hit a record high of $100.77 billion in 2023. And grocer Coborn’s is getting into the high-tech business with its salad bars.
The Federal Trade Commission accuses large grocery retailers of using pandemic-era supply chain disruptions to increase profits. Albertsons begins accepting celebrity investor Mark Cuban’s pharmacy card. And the Environmental Protection Agency releases new auto standards to reduce emissions.
DoorDash pilots a new drone delivery program in Virginia. Loblaws shoppers organize a boycott of the store over high prices. And electric vehicle charger company EVgo Inc. opens its first prefab charging station.
New York State allows pharmacists to dispense hormonal contraceptives without a prescription. Trader Joe’s announces another recall. And 7-Eleven releases a new lineup of coffee creations.
Kroger plans to sell its specialty pharmacy business. Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores is hiring 2,000 new employees. And Walmart closes stores in California and Maryland.
Aldi prepares to release a new line of branded sneakers. 7-Eleven names a senior vice president of restaurant operations. And Dollar Tree announces plans to begin selling products for as much as $7.
SQRL expects to reopen all 210 former Mountain Express convenience stores within three months. Dollar General plans to remove self-checkout in about 300 stores. And construction is underway for Sheetz’s first Michigan store.
Buc-ee’s will soon unveil its first travel center in Colorado. Dollar General is betting it can capitalize on what it calls a “significant opportunity” to power through 2024. And Kwik Trip and the Milwaukee Brewers are partnering on a ticket deal.
Casey’s General Stores is ramping up its spring and summer store-level hiring for 2024. Dollar Tree said it plans to shutter 1,000 stores. And confectionery sales hit $48 billion in 2023.
Alltown Fresh owner Global Partners updated its logo. There’s a new update on the looming Kroger and Albertsons merger. And higher profitability inside the store buoyed Casey’s General Stores’ performance in its fiscal third-quarter 2024.
Foodservice technology company PAR Technology Corp. has acquired convenience-store and retail fuel software provider Stuzo Holdings. Presidente Supermarkets signed a lease as an anchor tenant in a new mixed-use development in Miami. And QuikTrip has purchased a Bell 429 helicopter.
Maverik’s CEO Chuck Maggelet will retire on May 1. A group is trying to break up Trader Joe’s first union. And Democratic senators are warning convenience-store retailers not to sell illegal vape products.
Pilot Travel Centers plans to add 35 travel centers and remodel more than 75 locations in 2024. Discount grocer Aldi is investing $9 billion over the next five years to open 800 new U.S. locations. And Urban Value Corner Store plans to offer autonomous checkout at its convenience stores in luxury apartment communities.
Convenience-store retailer Casey’s General Stores Inc. has acquired Panther Travel Center. A disappointing second quarter earnings sheet has United Natural Foods revising its fiscal year 2024 forecast. And GPM Investments has plans for three new c-stores.
Rouses Markets’ shoppers can now use DoorDash for their grocery delivery. Smoker Friendly has acquired 54 stores in Indiana. And four new prepared-fresh sandwiches are now available at Casey’s General Stores.
Publix Super Markets’ net earnings of $4.3 billion in 2023 was up nearly 50% over the $2.9 billion reported in 2022. Whole Foods Market is introducing a new, “quick-shop” small-format store designed to provide customers in urban neighborhoods a fast, convenient shopping experience. And Trader Joe’s has another recall on its hands.
Thousands of Kroger union workers authorize a strike in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. The U.S. Attorney’s Office reaches a resolution with Speedway convenience-store over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. And Dierbergs partners with retail technology and tools provider Swiftly on its retail media network.
Trader Joe’s pulls another product off the shelves for contaminants. Whole Foods launches AI smart carts in San Mateo, California. And the FDA issues warning letters to online retailers selling unauthorized e-cigarette products.
Walgreens begins accepting Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits online. Grocery tech company Upshop launches a solution to last-minute worker shortages utilizing gig workers. And Save A Lot announces store closures in metro Dallas.
Family Dollar agrees to pay $41 million in fines for food safety violations. DoorDash adds 720 new pet product retail locations. And Walgreens Boots Alliance names a new global chief legal officer.
The Federal Trade Commission and 9 state attorneys general sue to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger. Del Taco Restaurants makes a push into convenience stores. And Sprouts Farmers Market gives an update on its decision to close all of its larger stores.
The SEC charges the spouse of a BP executive with insider trading. DoorDash reaches a settlement with the California attorney general for illegally selling customer data. And Walgreens plans to close all of its VillageMD clinics in the state of Florida.
Grocers celebrate National Supermarket Employee Day. Casey’s General Stores releases a special-release batch of select bourbon. And Illinois could eliminate its grocery tax permanently.
Several states and the FTC are set to block the Kroger, Albertsons merger. Murphy USA names Mindy West as its executive vice president and chief operating officer. And the federal government could soon require grocers to collect information on purchases under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
A union that represents thousands of grocery workers in the Pacific Northwest endorses the Kroger-Albertsons merger. Walmart announces plans to buy TV manufacturer Vizio. And convenience store chain QuikTrip opens its first store in metro Oklahoma City.
DoorDash reports a 23% year-over-year increase in total orders. Grocery price inflation slows down in January. And Instacart launches a new partnership with the American Cancer Society.
Maverik has launched a new branded apparel and merchandise line. Target has launched a new private label brand called Dealworthy. And Walmart is in talks with smart-television manufacturer Vizio to buy the company for more than $2 billion.
Shrinkflation has caught President Joe Biden’s attention. Current public charging stations for electric vehicles are far from meeting consumer wants and expectations. And Instacart announced it will cut 250 jobs, roughly 7% of its workforce.
Kentucky is suing the Kroger Co. over opioid pills. CSP has formed its inaugural C-StoreTEC Advisory Board. And Sheetz has promoted three executives.
Electrify America opened its first indoor flagship public electric-vehicle charging station in San Francisco. Dollar Tree expanded the reach of its chief operating officer role. And Shell signed an agreement to acquire 45 fuel and convenience-store sites in New Mexico through the acquisition of Brewer Oil Co.’s retail division.
California attempts to ban plastic shopping bags – again. Casey’s General Stores put a face to its pizza and beer offerings. And Amazon plans to lay off hundreds of workers in its health care division.
Walgreens names a new president of U.S. Healthcare. Target considers a paid subscription service, similar to those offered by competitors. And BP plans to convert all of its TravelCenters of America sites east of the Rockies.
Twenty-four convenience stores opened in January. Snack and beverage companies are gearing up for the Super Bowl with commercial teases. And an Aldi location in Aurora, Illinois, is unlike any other in the rapidly growing chain.
Kroger’s chief financial officer heads to Costco. CVS Health plans to sell its retail drugstores in Puerto Rico. And the Associated Press releases a bombshell report on prison labor.
BP names a new chief financial officer. A grocery store chain and a convenience store chain make Placer.ai’s top 10 list of hot brands to watch in 2024. And Kwik Trip plans five new Kwik Star locations in South Dakota.
Amazon stock climbed over 8% in after-hours trading. British American Tobacco and Philip Morris International reached a global settlement that resolved the companies’ ongoing patent infringement litigation. And convenience-store retailers Rutter’s and 7-Eleven are offering several Super Bowl deals.
Buc-ee’s broke ground on a new travel center in Virginia. CVS Health is closing 25 of its MinuteClinic locations in metro Los Angeles. And MAPCO launched a new quick-service restaurant at select locations.
Stewart’s Shops is closing a too-small location. The maker ofNeptune’s Fix is voluntarily recalling its products because they contain tianeptine, also known as “gas station heroin.”And Walgreens Boots Alliance has cut another 145 workers.
QuikTrip Corp. is heading to Las Vegas. Big Y Foods has made some top executive changes. And Valor Oil LLC is attracting attention with an usual concept—disco bathrooms.
Target has introduced more than 1,000 new wellness-related products at price points as low as $1.99. Casey’s General Stores divested a convenience store in Altamont, Kansas, to Pete’s Corp. And Dierbergs Market now has an app to help shoppers with dietary restrictions.
Aldi moves forward with its acquisition of Winn-Dixie and Harvey Supermarket stores. Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores will open up to 25 new locations this year. And the Food and Drug Administration urges c-stores to discontinue products containing tianeptine, a supplement sometimes referred to as gas station heroin.
Kum & Go owner Maverik pulls the plug on the c-store chain’s made-to-order foodservice and mobile ordering programs. DoorDash is raising its fees in New York City following a minimum wage hike. And Rite Aid adds another 55 locations to its list of locations slated for closure.
Chicago considers a proposal to slow the proliferation of dollar stores. Sprecher Brewing Co. enters the energy drink market with the purchase of Juvee. And the Food and Drug Administration extends its review of tobacco product applications.
Northeast Grocery Inc. names a new CEO. The U.S. convenience store industry has its second consecutive year of growth. The National Labor Relations Board files a complaint against Trader Joe’s. And indoor vertical farm company Gotham Greens opens its first hydroponic greenhouse in Texas.
Walmart enters the era of artificial intelligence-powered adaptive retail. U.S. and European light crude oil benchmark prices hold steady. And technology takes center stage at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show convention in New York City.
A gas station and convenience store that was known for displaying signs with far-right political messages is under different ownership. Retailers must remove certain Suorin and blu Plus e-cigarette products from shelves. And Federal health officials are now getting involved in a charcuterie meat snack tray recall.
Drizly owner Uber is shutting down the Boston-based alcohol-delivery company. Retail media networks are “not for the faint of heart,” according to one grocery executive. And Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is urging the Ohio General Assembly to regulate Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC products.
Berkshire Hathaway acquired the remaining 20% interest in Pilot Travel Centers from Pilot Corp. bp appointed Murray Auchincloss as CEO. And Rite Aid’s real estate advisor, A&G Real Estate Partners, is putting eight additional store leases up for sale.
The Biden-Harris Administration is granting $623 million to help build out an electric vehicle (EV) charging network across the U.S. Shoppers are not happy with what they are seeing on their grocery receipt. And do not expect the $24.6 billion Kroger, Albertsons merger to happen anytime soon.
Albertsons launches a new line of private-label frozen meals. CVS will close several pharmacies located inside Targets. And the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing on rising retail crime.
The consumer price index inches up in spite of economist predictions, 7-Eleven plans to buy 204 stores from Sunoco, and Altria Group and Phillip Morris USA announce price hikes on cigarettes.
Walmart expands its drone delivery program in Texas, minimum wage increases in 22 states, and discount grocer Aldi eliminates plastic shopping bags from its more than 2,300 stores.
Albertsons reports strong net sales in Q3 as it awaits a decision on its $24.6 billion merger with Kroger, the Department of Labor issues a final rule on what constitutes a gig worker, and Ruiz Food Products gets a new president and CEO.
Costco reports strong sales in December, C-store brand Kum & Go is set to disappear by 2025, and the U.S. Supreme Court rejects R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.’s challenge to a California ban on flavored tobacco products.
Fratelli Beretta USA Inc., which makes Busetto brand charcuterie samplers, recalls thousands of charcuterie boards due to a possible salmonella contamination. Foxtrot opens its newest location in Washington, D.C. And Walmart plans to launch 10 new poke bars at select locations in California.
Declining inflation is leading to slower grocery sales. BP is denying its former CEO a multimillion dollar payout. And Phillips 66 has acquired a Southern California fuel distributor.
Save A Lot has a new CEO. New York and Texas saw the most new c-store openings last month. And Pilot’s store upgrades are well underway.
Grocery prices continue to relax. Casey’s General Stores had a big quarter. And Grocery Outlet is on the hunt for a new CFO.
Gas prices are tumbling. Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding its delivery offering. And Holiday Oil is in the midst of a new era.
Kwik Trip is seeing success with self-checkout. Grocery inflation remains a concern. And big changes appear to be coming to the tobacco category.
Amazon continues to tinker with its grocery offering. Casey’s won’t rebrand nearly two dozen Lone Star Food Stores it purchased. And Dollar General is slowing its expansion pace.
7-Eleven Mexico goes the SaaS route for category management, United Natural Foods turns in a disappointing Q1 performance, and a menthol cigarette ban is in the offing.
Kwik Trip eyes growth in upper Michigan, Wegmans gives a store opening update, and new research shows that in-store ATMs encourage purchases.
Mass merchants are the Black Friday winners, convenience and grocery retailers ramp up EV charging, and Weis Markets reports a possible customer data breach.
Casey’s acquires some Love’s c-stores, Ahold Delhaize gives a distribution center tour, and Grabango sizes up self-checkout’s impact on retail shrink.
7-Eleven International is buying 7-Eleven Australia. Kroger’s sales fell during the third quarter. And Wawa is heading to a new state.
Ahold Delhaize details its omnichannel strategy. Phillip Morris has a new chief communications officer. And Meijer and EVgo are expanding their fast-charging network.
Kroger has shut down its Kitchen United food halls. Circle K’s parent company is putting more stores up for sale. And the FDA is issuing a warning about a supplement commonly sold in c-stores.
2023 has been a big year for convenience store M&A activity. Speaking of which, Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market plan to merge. And, grocers saw a bigger-than-normal boost on Turkey Wednesday.
BP is getting serious about AI. The finish line for the Kroger-Albertsons merger could be in sight. And the Pilot Co. has a new c-suite executive.
Publix Super Markets will have a new CEO in the new year. RaceTrac is expanding into a new state. And one petroleum seller has run afoul of state regulations.
One convenience store retailer has received an investment to fuel its expansion. Sales were flat during the recent quarter at BJ’s Wholesale Club. And the FDA is investigating whether shipments of cinnamon have been contaminated with lead.
Walmart sees consumers being cautious this holiday season, but nevertheless raised its economic forecast for the year. CrossAmerica Partners reported shrinking gasoline margins. And CSP counted 16 new c-stores last month.
Target is predicting slow holiday sales. Sheetz is entering a new market. And one c-store retailer is debuting its first EV-charging station.
One c-store retailer is closing a store due to soaring theft and violence. Save A Lot is looking for a new CEO. And food prices inched up in October.
Buc-ee’s is heading to a new state. The Private Label Trade Show kicked off, with a record number of exhibitors. And NACS is asking the president to reconsider the federal ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
Coborn’s is selling off more than a dozen c-stores to focus on its grocery business. Holiday grocery shoppers will likely be omnichannel shoppers. And the first C-Store Women conference is wrapping up in Napa.
Amazon is making a major change to its grocery operations. Buc-ee’s is launching premium EV-charging stations with Mercedes Benz. And Instacart gave some insight into its finances in its first earnings report since going public.
Ahold Delhaize is selling off its FreshDirect grocery delivery company. Wally’s is opening another massive travel center. And Grocery Outlet had another big quarter.
Arko is making an acquisition. Uber is beefing up its grocery business. And Casey’s General Stores is heading to Texas.
Gas prices are falling. A food recall is widening. And one c-store retailer has opened a massive new location, with a full-service restaurant.
Target shoppers are buying fewer groceries. Murphy USA is slowing its unit growth. And food retailers saw an uptick in jobs last month.
Acquisitions of the MAPCO convenience-store chain are now complete. New grocery openings picked up in October. And Petroleum Marketing Group has added another 10 stores.
bp’s profits are up over the previous quarter. Target wants to sell you a $25 Thanksgiving dinner. And Douglass Distributing is exiting the wholesale fuel business.
Wawa is unveiling a new store design. Sprouts Farmers Market plans to test its first loyalty program. And distributor Core-Mark is looking to expand awareness of its foodservice brands.
Walmart is debuting $500 million worth of store remodels. The founding family of the Pilot travel center chain is suing its current owner. And Wawa has big plans for North Carolina.
A c-store chain has a new food-focused location. Food and beverage sales are down year over year nationwide. And one grocery delivery platform is planning layoffs as demand slows.
The Fed looks to lower debit-card swipe fees, big grocers plan holiday food deals, and BP is buying fast-charging hardware from Tesla.
Kroger is now accepting digital SNAP benefits systemwide. Love’s is opening more RV stops. And sales are up at Wakefern.
Kwik Trip’s rewards system is back online. Target is creating more loyal grocery shoppers. And inflation is driving a major increase in frozen food sales.
A $53 billion oil company acquisition is in the works. Instacart is bolstering its health-focused business. And Alimentation Couche-Tard is focused on growth.
Walgreens settles with Rite Aid investors, Fat Dogs Travel Centers plans new locations, and the National Restaurant Association Show has opened 2024 Food and Beverage Award nominations.
Costco has a new CEO. Altria has filed a vape-related lawsuit. And Misfits Market’s integration with Imperfect Foods is complete.
Kwik Trip’s systemwide outage appears to be largely resolved. It looks like Thanksgiving might be a little less expensive this year. And a proposed menthol ban for cigarettes and cigars is getting closer to happening.
Grocery sales dipped in September. Convenience retailers are learning how to deal with unruly customers. And Albertsons is growing its loyalty program.
Rite Aid declared bankruptcy. Convenience stores have new age-verification technology. And there’s a new ranking of the top-grossing grocery cooperatives.
Dollar General’s CEO had a very short-lived retirement. Kwik Trip’s systemwide outage continues. And there appears to be a new challenge to the pending Kroger-Albertsons merger.
One convenience retailer has acquired more than 200 stores from a single seller. Food prices dipped a bit in September. But cigarette prices are on the rise.
Kwik Trip is in the midst of a system-wide outage. Walmart is building a milk processing plant. And convenience store acquisition activity just might speed up before year’s end.
The country’s largest drug chains are facing a challenging time. Gas prices are down, but that could change due to conflict in the Middle East. And online grocery orders declined in September.
Amazon has lowered its free grocery delivery threshold. NACS has a new chairman. And grocery employment held relatively flat last month.
A new Retail Leader of the Year has been named by CSP. Rite Aid’s struggles continue. And RaceTrac debuted its first EV charging station.
With the 2023 NACS Show in full swing, c-store retailers are discussing hot topics like retail media networks and acquisition strategy. And, in grocery, it’s a busy time for new store openings.
UNFI has ousted its president. NACS is underway in Atlanta. And Goodwill–yes, that Goodwill–appears to be getting into the grocery business.
Executive changes are afoot at bp and Walgreens. Lottery theft is a growing issue for convenience retailers. And rebranding is underway at Lou Perrine’s Gas & Grocery.
Circle K’s parent is selling dozens of sites. A Southern California grocer will be the foodservice provider for a new network of EV charging stations. And Amazon has a huge opportunity in the grocery space.
Foodservice is playing a key role in boosting c-store traffic. Ahold Delhaize’s CEO is bullish on omnichannel shoppers. And Wawa has big plans for Ohio.
Wawa has big expansion plans for Kentucky. Target is closing stores due to theft. And a c-store distributor is getting into the gasoline distribution business.
Amazon is facing a new lawsuit centered on its alleged anticompetitive practices. Shrink is a growing problem for retailers. And candy sales are hot at c-stores.
Rite Aid could be forced to close up to 500 locations. Amazon has made a big investment in artificial intelligence. And Shell is opening its newest stores in the world of Fortnite.
Walmart is adding a subscription-based delivery service. QuikTrip continues to expand its healthcare business. And Ohio appears to be a hot spot for new convenience stores.
Why are supermarkets are facing an “existential threat?” A convenience retailer earned the top spot in the Better Work Awards. And Royal Farms is installing 30 DC Fast Chargers.
These are the states that saw the most new c-stores last month. Kroger’s CEO kicked off Groceryshop in Las Vegas. And there’s a new c-store brand in Houston.
Pizza is fueling Casey’s General Stores’ growth. Instacart is now a publicly traded company. And Target is doubling down on grocery sales for the holiday season.
EG America has a new CEO. Brew Oil has closed five convenience stores. And FreshTake will open a new grocery store in Georgia.
Instacart is upping its IPO goals. Maverik is shaking up its discount program. And two convenience-store retailers are among the best retail places to work.
Is Chicago looking to get into the grocery business? Good 2 Go acquires a batch of convenience stores. And how to solve the pressing problem of shrink.
bp’s CEO has resigned. Walmart and Albertsons are investing in speedy delivery. And grocery prices dipped in August.
Retail technology leaders attend the inaugural RetailTEC conference in Dallas. Parkland has a new retail leader. And Kroger has agreed to pay more than $1 billion in an opioid settlement.
Instacart readies an IPO, Hostess gets acquired by J.M. Smucker, and Kroger’s divestiture deal with C&S bodes well for the Albertsons merger.
C&S Wholesalers is becoming a major grocery retailer. A convenience-store industry veteran is retiring. And 7-Eleven has expanded to a new country.
Circle K’s new loyalty program is performing well. New grocery openings picked up in August. And ampm is expanding its frictionless checkout technology.
A grocery wholesaler is reportedly in talks to scoop up divested Kroger-Albertsons stores amid the pending merger. KwikTrip has been honored with a new award. And Rutter’s is expanding its dispensed-beverage options. grocery job growth was largely flat in August.
One convenience retailer has closed nearly half of its stores amid a bankruptcy filing. Walgreens is searching for a new CEO. And Sheetz has launched a new line of doughnuts. a Canadian grocer is back in business following a protracted strike.
Dollar General had a rough Q2. TravelCenters of America has a new CEO. And another elected official is sounding the alarm over the pending Kroger-Albertsons merger.
Maverik’s major acquisition is complete. Credit card swipe fees are reportedly set to increase. And Walmart is setting an e-commerce record.
Why are some Florida gas stations being asked to stop selling fuel? GetGo has a new president. And a major grocery strike in Canada continues
Sheetz is building a massive new distribution facility. Instacart finally appears ready to go public. And a bankruptcy filing is impacting operations at nearly 20 Mountain Express Oil locations with Pilot fuel branding.
Mountain Express Oil may be no more. Kroger’s CEO talks about creating a national supermarket company. And meat-snack maker Wenzel’s Farm now holds a Guinness World Record. retailers are bracing for student loan payments to restart.
Subway has found a buyer. Walmart is expanding drone delivery. And RaceTrac is entering Ohio.Dollar Tree continues to grow its grocery business.
The strike at There’s no end in sight for a strike at Canadian grocer Metro. Vape maker Juul is undertaking a major round of layoffs. And Dollar Tree has signed a $1.35 million safety agreement with the Department of Labor.
Aldi’s CEO talks about the grocer’s surprising acquisition. Circle K may soon be searching for a new cannabis partner. And 7-Eleven is donating to wildfire relief in Hawaii.
The Fresh Market has big growth plans. Gas prices are climbing. And Dollar General has opened a first-of-its-kind distribution facility.
Instacart is nearing an IPO. 7-Eleven has been dinged for employee scheduling violations. And Boxed.com is getting a second life.
Grocery sales continue to fuel Walmart’s solid quarterly results. Visits to convenience stores are up. And is it time for c-store retailers to pull back on private label?, one expert says.
Aldi is making a major acquisition. Buc-ee’s is entering two new states. And secretaries of state are again calling for a stop to the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger.
Casey’s General Stores has acquired dozens of convenience stores. Grocery sales are on the rebound. And Kroger is adding more vertically farmed produce to its lineup.
Arko Corp. appears ready to buy another convenience retailer. Save A Lot CEO reveals why the company’s new business model is such a good fit. And a Wisconsin convenience-store chain has a new owner.
Another c-store retailer is experimenting with an all-digital store. Big-box retailers may be through the worst of an inflation-fueled dip. And one discount grocer is seeing record interest from prospective operators.
bp’s profits dropped in the second quarter. Grocery prices rose a bit in July. And Wawa is expanding into another state.
Walmart keeps gobbling up a larger share of grocery spending. CrossAmerica Partners is shifting to company-owned c-stores. And labor negotiations are ongoing as a strike continues at a major Canadian grocer.
Restructuring has apparently served Parkland well. The CEOs of Albertsons and Kroger continue to make their pro-merger case. And are food prices finally headed downward?
Wawa is testing an all-digital store. Save A Lot has nearly completed its transition to an all-wholesale model. And Murphy USA stores are getting a makeover.
An Amazon Fresh overhaul is underway. One Tennessee c-store operator has acquired another in the state. And grocery employment was on the upswing in July.
The consumer lawsuit against the Kroger-Albertsons merger has been tossed out. C-store and grocery channels are doing well for DoorDash. And many grocers made the list of the country’s fastest growing retailers.
Amazon Fresh is re-imagining its in-store grocery experience. Expect to see more Bojangles restaurants at one convenience retailer. And SpartanNash is rolling out a premium private-label line.
Major layoffs are coming to CVS. Shell Canada is selling off gas stations to ward off competition. And, in the U.S., 7-Eleven is facing stiffer competition.
Parkland Corp. has a new chairman of the board. A strike is closing grocery stores in Canada. And Oregon now has self-fueling.
Wegmans is set to open its second New York City supermarket. Buc-ee’s vows to take action on a new convenience store that resembles its name and mascot. And Shipt unveils a new rewards program.
Layoffs are hitting both Amazon and Anheuser-Busch. Why a federal attempt to block the Kroger-Albertsons mega-merger may be a bad idea. And why investing in dinner appears to be a wise idea for convenience stores.
Convenience-store retailers are not very optimistic about tobacco sales. The number of online grocery shoppers appears to be shrinking. And pizza is officially on the menu at Wawa.
C-store beverage sales appear to be on the upswing. Digital sales propelled Albertsons to a solid first quarter. And Dollar General is intensifying its competition with other food retailers.
Lidl US is apparently once again searching for a CEO. Gas prices are up a bit. And more shoppers than not think the country is in a recession.
Tobacco sales appear to be plummeting. A grocery industry association is supporting a bill to protect SNAP access. And one online grocer is rapidly expanding.
The pressure is intensifying around the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger. Kwik Trip is getting rid of its bitcoin ATMs. And Walmart is launching a new, half-price membership for shoppers who receive government assistance.
One discount retailer has run afoul of the National Labor Relations Board. Parker’s c-stores are adding a new state to their footprint. And a strike has been averted at one Canadian grocer.
Lidl US closed nearly a dozen of its stores. Casey’s pizza is driving sales. And grocery retail sales are up slightly from a year ago.
Parker’s has settled a high-profile lawsuit. Grocery e-commerce sales continue to slip. And Wawa plans to start selling a lot more pizza.
Albertsons is moving its circulars to Facebook. One c-store industry expert predicts aggressive m&a activity for the rest of 2023. And a regional grocer is sounding the alarm on theft.
Parkland USA’s new president has been very busy. Amazon had a record Prime Day. And a groundbreaking over-the-counter medication will soon hit store shelves.
Grocery prices appear to be stabilizing. Two convenience-retail distributors have merged. And which state had more convenience store openings last month than any other?
Private-label sales continues to surge. An independent c-store retailer has sold his stores. And Walgreens is purchasing dozens of one grocer’s pharmacies.
One c-store retailer has put more than 50 locations up for sale. A judge has paused a pay hike for New York City food-delivery workers. And more than two dozen Tom Thumb stores have been rebranded to Cumberland Farms.
Circle K’s loyalty program has been an early success. Grocery hiring stalled in June. And some brands are in hot water for selling look-alike products that contain THC.
Gulf Oil is getting a new owner. Moderate growth is forecasted for grocers this year. And there’s a new social media platform that might merit retailers’ attention.
Convenience-store retailer Wally’s is building a supersized store. Bang Energy has a new owner. And Sheetz had a holiday hit with its gas promo.
Walgreens is closing dozens of stores. The maker of Bang Energy just might have a new owner. And convenience retailers are preparing for the fifth annual 24/7 Day. loyal Amazon shoppers are increasingly turning to Walmart, according to new data.
Subway just signed another international development agreement. Where are restaurants at in their post-COVID recovery? And Smokey Bones wants to improve quality and execution.
Casey’s General Stores is looking to set itself apart from the c-store pack. Hispanic grocer El Rancho Supermercado has a new owner. And 4th of July food and fuel prices are down from 2022.
Dollar Tree is eyeing significantly higher price points. Love’s Travel Stops is adding a new feature. And one month into the summer driving season, fuel prices are stable. Canada’s government says more grocery competition is needed.
The world’s largest convenience store just opened. One regional grocer is preparing to go on strike. And Oregon might finally allow motorists to pump their own gas.
Couche-Tard acquires 2,200 convenience stores. Kroger and Albertsons plan to tackle food-insecurity upon closing their merger. And the Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to 189 retailers for selling unauthorized tobacco products.
Looking at grocery 30 years into the future, the pitfalls of self-checkout and mobile payment, and a longer wait on lower nicotine level guidelines.
The FTC sues Amazon over Prime, Thorntons launches a new fuel savings program and Target debuts a new fulfillment concept.
Casey General Stores set the pace in May store openings. Dollar General enters Montana. And Refuel has a new way to engage its team members.
Kroger-Albertsons’ merger talks are progressing nicely. Casey’s General Stores is welcoming a new acquisition. And a Utah-based c-store chain has purchased a small retail operation.
Pilot Company is notching more remodels. Grocery sales held steady in May. And Walmart opened its biggest fulfillment center ever.
There’s a new No. 1-selling beer in America. A new study offers a glimpse inside Trader Joe’s surging traffic. And EVgo is expanding its charging access.
Grocery prices, Laura Karet, Walmart meatGrocery prices continued their downward trend in May. Giant Eagle’s former CEO has a new post on a c-store board. And Walmart is building a beef-packaging facility.
Private-label demand continues to surge. Slurpee cups are getting a makeover. And gas prices have taken a major dip from a year ago.
High restaurant menu prices are steering consumers to convenience foodservice, Cooler Screens is suing Walgreens for $200 million, and CSP Daily News has unveiled its annual list of top coffee programs.
Canada’s largest food retailer is heading to the U.S. Irving Oil may go up for sale. And Walmart is adding lots more delivery drivers.
The leader of Casey’s General Stores has an expanded role. A new convenience-store chain is debuting in Las Vegas. And distributor UNFI’s latest earnings fell short of expectations.
H-E-B is reinvigorating its Joe V’s Smart Shop banner. Circle K’s cannabis partner is having financial troubles. And grocers may want to start taking cues from the restaurant industry.
Is Walmart using its power to keep center-store inflation in check? Here’s the most popular fuel brand in the U.S., according to a recent survey. And Doug Parker is leaving the Parker’s convenience store chain. the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association convention kicked off Sunday.
A convenience-store legends has died. Hiring at grocery stores ticked up again. And Maverik is expanding into a new state.
Dollar General shoppers are struggling. Lower swipe fees may be coming in the future. And CSP has named the finalists in its 20th annual Retailer Choice Best New Products Contest. And Aldi has launched an ultra-fast grocery service through Instacart.
A major convenience-store retailer confirmed hundreds of recent layoffs. Albertsons is consolidating its private-label brands. And three c-store chains were names to Forbes magazine’s 2023 list of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates..
There’s a big grocery and c-store merger in the U.K. The fas mart opened its first Villa Italian Kitchen. And Texas is requiring a separate fee for electric-vehicle registration.
Dollar Tree is struggling with product mix and theft. After much conflict, 7-Eleven has resolution on its parent’s board of directors. And Amazon is seeing success with its subscription service.
Cumberland Farms properties are being acquired. SNAP recipients have fewer dollars to spend on groceries. And Kroger is adding hundreds of screens to its refrigerated cases.
Walmart is opening a new robot-powered fulfillment center. TravelCenters of America is adding new leadership. And BJ’s Wholesale Club posted a record quarter.
There’s considerable uncertainty about the future of gas prices. Walmart is expanding its alcohol delivery. And Sheetz is expanding its corporate office.
Publix is abandoning its small-footprint GreenWise concept. Circle K is debuting a line of wines. Gen X is driving packaged beverage sales. And it appears Amazon is shifting its focus from drone deliveries.
E-commerce sales gave Walmart a big boost during the first quarter. 7-Eleven is a popular grocery destination for shoppers who have SNAP benefits. And a c-store is using AI to boost sales.
Retail theft and slowing discretionary sales made for a tough quarter for Target. Wawa is adding a new state to its footprint. And a Binational Electric Vehicle Corridor is in the works. new study sheds light on where SNAP recipients prefer to shop.
Don’t expect major changes following bp’s acquisition of TravelCenters of America. Grocery sales took a slight dip in April. And meal kit company Blue Apron is pursuing a new business model.
A major c-store acquisition is now complete. Trader Joe’s CEO is retiring. And yet another group is calling for the rejection of the Kroger-Albertsons merger.
Supermarkets are favored over other retailers in online grocery shopping, Altria reaches settlements on thousands of Juul-related cases, and Kroger has launched a hiring push.
Kroger’s CEO is making clear that the company will fight for its proposed merger with Albertsons. Uncertainty around the future of Amazon Fresh is intensifying. And a recent decrease in SNAP benefits is having a ripple effect on the grocery industry.
The future of 7-Eleven is up in the air. Grocery prices continue to fall. And Arko Corp. is closing the door on its effort to acquire TravelCenters of America. Ahold Delhaize posted a solid quarter.
Kroger was found to be in violation of federal labor law. Sheetz is giving away free gasoline for life. And a gas station is among the “most endangered historic places” in the United States.
7-Eleven is making some significant executive changes. Kroger is ditching its weekly print circulars. And Walmart has a new merchandising chief.
Is CITGO Petroleum up for sale? DoorDash is seeing growth in its non-restaurant business. And Parkland is putting hundreds of millions in assets up for sale.
BJ’s Wholesale Club names a new chairman, Parkland turns in mixed Q1 results, and Hy-Vee introduces a wellness subscription program.
Refuel Operating Company is acquiring a batch of c-stores. Sprouts Farmers Market is creating a retail media network. And Murphy USA had a solid first quarter.
Bp is getting ready for its TravelCenters of America acquisition. Aldi is revealing its growth plans. And Giant Food is expanding its delivery capabilities.
The CEOs of two major grocery retailers looking to merge are seeking public approval. TravelCenters of America gets closer to its acquisition deal. And one multi-banner grocer has a new CFO.
There’s more convenience store M&A news. Amazon continues to try to grab pharmacy market share. And inflation is dinging tobacco sales.
A grocery industry titan has died. One segment of TravelCenters of America is performing especially well. And the U.S. economy expanded just a bit during the first part of the year.
Walmart continues to expand its health centers. Wawa is reaching a big milestone. And shoppers are pretty loyal to their grocery stores.
Arko Corp. has all but thrown in the towel on its bid to acquire TravelCenters of America. More than two-thirds of shoppers think the U.S. economy is already in a recession. And why is there so much uncertainty around the Amazon Fresh grocery concept? Consumers aren’t feeling very positive about the economy. And Dollar Tree is facing a new round of workplace safety penalties.
Convenience-store chain Maverik just got a lot bigger. A Chicago Save A Lot operator closed on a major round of financing. And an activist investor continues to press for change at 7-Eleven.
H-E-B is rebranding its c-stores–with a focus on fresh food. The shareholder fight for Parkland Corp. is heating up. And grocers are rolling out new environmental initiatives timed to Earth Day.
Inside sales boom in convenience stores. Walmart reopened a store five months after a mass shooting. And GetGo has closed and sold several locations.
There’s a whole lot of merger and acquisition activity in c-stores. Canada’s biggest food retailer has a new CEO. And high prices are again impacting the way people shop for groceries.
Coborn’s is expanding its portfolio. Arko has some complaints. And a convenience retailer is expanding its presence in the cannabis space.
Grocery sales are up year over year. And so is traffic for c-store foodservice. Plus, Walmart’s merchandising chief is leaving the company after more than three decades.
Juul will pay nearly $500 million to settle lawsuits in multiple states. Amazon sees lots of opportunity in physical grocery stores. And Kroger is looking to toss a consumer lawsuit related to its planned mega-merger with Albertsons.
Juul will pay nearly $8 million to settle a lawsuit in West Virginia. Grocery prices are finally falling a bit. And Petroleum Marketing Group Inc. has acquired 43 Short Stop convenience stores.
Online grocery shopping appears to be lagging. Which are the most trustworthy grocery and c-stores? And Walmart is dramatically reducing its presence in Chicago.
One c-store retailer is embarking on a $1 billion remodeling agenda. The year has started out with a bang for private-label products. And Amazon’s palm payment is heading to more grocery stores.
Oklahoma led in March c-store openings, Cub Foods averts a strike, and Gopuff aims to appeal a gig worker ruling.
Cigarette, tobacco and vape taxes may be rising; Costco’s sales fell in March; and Seven & i Holdings is weighing its options regarding a 7-11 spinoff.
Walmart is boosting automation, Seven & i is facing more pressure to spin off 7-11, and a work stoppage is in the offing at Cub Foods.
Walmart’s Chesapeake store to reopen five months after a deadly shooting, Sheetz again makes Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list, and e-tailer Boxed is getting delisted.
Online retailer Boxed has filed for bankruptcy protection. An activist investor continues to poke at 7-Eleven. And TravelCenters of America is moving forward with an acquisition by BP.
Casey’s General Stores is adding to its portfolio. Albertsons is expanding access to nutritious food. And shoppers have different ideas when it comes to convenience.
A lot of new grocery stores opened in March. A drive-thru grocer has scored some major expansion funding. And Shell USA is getting into EV charging in a big way.
The Arko-TA saga continues. Dollar General is facing continued fire from federal workplace safety agencies. And a major new c-store foodservice manufacturing facility is coming to Ohio.
Fourteen Tom Thumb Food Stores have a new owner. Sprouts Farmers Market is ditching single-use shopping bags. And Target is closing a handful of stores.
The rival bidder for TravelCenters of America has been revealed. Grocery shopper loyalty is up for grabs. And fast-growing Aldi is having another busy week.
7-Eleven is feeling the heat from an activist investor. Grocers expect to make some big tech investments. And one c-store chain is shaking up its leadership.
Walmart is laying off workers at some e-commerce fulfillment centers. TravelCenters of America has another bidder. And two Trader Joe’s stores are looking to unionize.
New York lawmakers are in favor of raising cigarette taxes. Cardenas Markets has a new CEO. And an activist investor is agitating for change at Parkland Corp.
There might be relief ahead for retailers through a class-action suit over swipe fees. Kroger is expanding its robot-powered fulfillment center network. And two states are fighting back against high gas prices.
Food inflation isn’t going away anytime soon. Casey’s General Stores are still eyeing acquisitions. And several grocery chains are taking frozen organic strawberries off their shelves.
7-Eleven rolls out a new charging network. There’s new research out on SNAP usage. And Dollar General is catering to value-minded shoppers.
An international c-store legend has died. An online food retailer is considering bankruptcy. And grocery sales edged up slightly last month.
Food prices continue to go down. Juul Labs has reached a major settlement with the city of Chicago. And e-grocery sales were up slightly last month.
Kroger is dealing with a data privacy breach. Gas prices are rising again. And a food distributor is making a big push into grocery.
Grocery hiring ticked up significantly in February. Another ultra-fast grocery delivery startup is out of business. And seafood sales struggled last year.
Warehouse club BJ’s had a record quarter. Retailers and vendors need to work together. And Walmart is getting rid of plastic bags in another state.
Wholesaler UNFI is mounting a transformation plan amid lackluster earnings. Hybrid food retailer Green Zebra is shutting down after a decade.
Walmart is looking outside its stores to make money. The founder of Love’s Travel Stops has died. And the future of the DK convenience-store chain is up in the air.
Amazon is closing some of its c-store locations. EG Group is selling a large portfolio. And some changes to meat labeling might be coming down the pipeline.
Buc-ee's is heading north. Costco had a rough quarter. And CSP announced the winners of its Category Manager of the Year awards.
Kroger had a very good year. There’s more M&A news in the c-store space. And Instacart’s sales and profits took an upward turn during the fourth quarter.
Dollar Tree is making a big grocery push. Global Partners had a big quarter. And Aldi has a lengthy store-opening agenda.
Couche-Tard has a deal with Big Red Stores, Target reports mixed Q4 and full-year results, and McLane promotes two execs to the C-suite.
Save Mart has resurrected a “dark” store. Convenience stores are looking at what’s ahead in 2023. And the National Grocers Association has kicked of its annual independent grocery trade show.
Might self-service gas finally come to Oregon? Trader Joe’s and its union can’t seem to find common ground. And grocery giant Kroger is getting some tech help from a platform known for working with restaurants.
Dollar General did not perform as well as expected last quarter. Consumers are still dining at home, even as inflation levels off. And some packaged Starbucks drinks are being recalled.
Target is betting big on next-day delivery. Subway is getting into EV charging. And lawmakers are taking a hard look at organized retail crime.
Walmart is feeling uncertain about the coming year. Wawa is mapping out stores in Indiana and Ohio. And Hy-Vee says fraud is forcing it to cancel its employee discount program.
2022 was a huge year for private label. Lidl is laying off workers at its U.S. headquarters. And BP isn’t planning to make many changes with its Travel Centers of America acquisition.
Ownership changes are at hand for TravelCenters of America and the Pilot Co. Ohio grocer Heinen’s is breaking up with Instacart. And lawmakers are asking what’s up with the price of eggs? The Pilot Company is also under new ownership.
Here are the country’s biggest convenience store chains. Grocery sales held fairly steady in January. And Ahold Delhaize reported a solid year.
The Kum & Go chain may be for sale. Grocery pricing continues to soften. And Walmart is closing three technology hubs.
Trader Joe’s is building a massive distribution facility in Kentucky. January was a busy month for new convenience stores. And a struggling meal kit company is mulling strategic alternatives.
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Dollar General is making some operational changes in Ohio. Kroger and Albertsons are deciding which stores to divest as part of their mega-merger. And one convenience store is turning to robots to tackle a time-consuming chore.
7-Eleven is being hit with a massive legal settlement. Walmart was named the most-preferred online grocery store. And grocery e-tailer Hungryroot says it’s done pivoting.
Online grocery shopping appears to be at a crossroads. The c-store industry lost another respected colleague. And Wawa is heading to Mobile, Alabama.
Might grocery and c-stores in Illinois be required to staff armed security guards? DoorDash is working with Roku on shoppable TV ads. And one c-store chain is debuting a new full-service restaurant.
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Yesway has outlined its 2023 growth plans. A group of consumers is fighting to halt the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger. And Parkers unveiled a new website. Hy-Vee is making good on its mission to expand outside its home state.
Job growth continues in the grocery channel. Sheetz has discontinued its employee “Smile Policy.” And Murphy USA is planning for a digital transformation and store redesign.
Trader Joe’s has filed an objection to a recent union vote. Drizly is working to expand its reach. And several retailers are reporting their earnings this week
January was a big month for new grocery store openings. Convenience retailer Delek is expanding into new territory. And Kroger is expanding its grocery delivery capabilities.
Want your 7-Eleven coffee delivered by a robot? H-E-B is a shopper favorite, a new survey reports. And some in the tobacco industry are pushing for more transparency from regulators.
The c-store community mourns the passing of one of its own. Amazon is gutting a key Prime grocery benefit. And Yesway has raised lots of cash for expansion.
Grocery appears ready to weather economic uncertainty. Why did Dollar General temporarily close its Ohio stores? And whiskey is hot right now.
Sam’s Club is embarking on some jumbo-sized growth plans. There’s some consolidation in the c-store space. And some new CBD regulations might be coming down the pike.
Instacart is cutting back on in-store shoppers. One c-store chain is making some hires as it expands. And fast-growing Aldi is opening a half dozen new stores–in one day.
Dollar Tree is getting a new CEO. Amazon is launching a prescription subscription. And there’s a whole lot of drama coming from an unlikely source: M&M's.
An uncertain 2023 was among the topics discussed in Orlando at this weekend’s FMI Midwinter Executive Conference. South Dakota is getting some new Kwik Star c-stores. And a new report details which states have it the worst when it comes to food inflation.
Is EG Group planning to sell off its U.S. c-stores? Convenience retailers in New York are steaming over a proposed cigarette tax. And Walmart is launching a new subscription program for small businesses.
A fuel brand is acquiring an electric-vehicle charging company. The government has made some major updates to organic food products. And one popular c-store chain is entering a new state.
U.S. retail sales in December fell 1.1% month over month—the second consecutive month of a sequential decline—while year-over-year growth tailed off to 6%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Grocery stores just barely stayed on the upside, with sales up 0.1% month over month and 7.3% year over year for December.
Wakefern is testing an autonomous c-store. What are drivers’ favorite places to stop for gas? And RaceTrac is expanding into a new state.
Instacart will pay workers in San Francisco more than $5 million to settle a gig worker case. The TravelCenters of America signed more than two dozen franchisees last year. And Publix is having another busy week.
Food prices are slowly inching down. Lots of new c-stores opened in December. And Ohio’s attorney general has filed a temporary restraining order against Dollar Genera.
A c-store veteran is retiring. A popular Kroger private-label brand celebrates 10 years – with an uncertain future. And there’s lots of new store opening news.
Inflation pushed Albertsons’ same-store sales higher during the third quarter. Expect more restaurant chains in convenience stores. And digital grocery sales keep surging–but are grocers prepared?
A nationwide egg shortage is causing headaches for retailers and consumers. Electric-vehicle charging network EVgo Inc. has partnered with Amazon. And Save a Lot has finished its three-year refinancing process.
Walmart’s drones are taking off. Snack preferences differ by generation. And grocery hiring heated up in December.
Amazon is laying off even more workers than originally planned. Gas prices appear to be easing–for now. And online bulk products retailer Boxed might be putting itself up for sale.
A new study ranks the country’s most-trusted grocery and c-store retailers. There’s some acquisition movement in the convenience store industry. And Mastercard has come under fire from the Federal Trade Commission.
Albertsons is getting an expedited review of its planned $4 billion special dividend payout. Grocery Outlet and Wawa are among retailers to watch in 2023, according to new research. And Pops Mart Fuels has acquired six c-stores.
Grocers have growing reason to worry about competition from dollar stores. Increasing regulations and other factors are shaping tobacco sales. And Meijer is expanding its on-demand delivery.
Walmart is playing Santa with expanded drone delivery. Grocery sales are outpacing those in other retail segments.
Walmart launches text-based shopping. Lots of new grocery stores are opening. And here are the cities with the most-aggressive drivers.
Grocery prices continue to outpace inflation. Casey’s is getting into the retail media game. And more people are doing their online grocery shopping at big-box retailers, rather than traditional grocers.
The Parkland c-store chain is shaking up its executive ranks. Albertsons’ $4 billion shareholder payout remains on hold. And there’s a new president and CEO at tobacco maker Swisher.
There’s more consolidation coming to the ultra-fast grocery delivery space. Kum & Go is largely exiting the non-fuel c-store business. And one convenience store chain is bringing some innovative technology to the gas pump.
Grocery price hikes are slowing but they’re still up significantly from last year. Aldi has a very busy week coming up. And Cargill has a new CEO.
Retail theft is causing major headaches for Walmart. Juul Labs has settled thousands of lawsuits. And there’s a proposal to separate the FDA’s food and drug oversight functions.
Parkland’s president has left the company. PepsiCo is laying off hundreds of workers. And the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger is getting a very close investigation.
Yesway is shelving its IPO plans. Amazon’s cashier-less tech is entering a non-Amazon grocer for the first time. And inflation, private brands and retail media are among the big grocery industry trends of 2022.
Job growth at food retailers sped up a bit in November. Some new players are getting into the retail media game. And Walgreens is now offering same-day delivery 24 hours a day.
Private label propelled Kroger to a strong third quarter. R.J. Reynolds is asking the country’s highest court to stop a flavored-tobacco sales ban. And Dollar General unveiled ambitious growth plans
Circle K is being fined by the EEOC. Congress is working to avert a potentially devastating rail strike. And a Walmart employee is suing the retailer in the wake of a mass shooting.
Kroger and Albertsons CEOs are appearing before Congress. Suncor Energy is holding on to its Petro-Canada c-store chain. And grocery visits the day before Thanksgiving dipped slightly compared to last year.
US Foods has a new CEO. The proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger is getting increased scrutiny. And Harbor Wholesale is getting bigger.
Kwik Trip’s CEO of more than two decades is retiring. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has ratified a new national contract with Kroger. And Dollar Tree had a good quarter, thanks to food and drink sales.
Merchants are demanding relief from swipe fees. Consumer groups are demanding grocers ditch digital-only coupons. And hundreds of New York City bodegas are poised to offer ultra-fast delivery.
Albertsons’ special dividend payout has hit another roadblock. Cigarette sales are down. And Southeastern Grocers is reportedly mulling a sale.
BJ’s Wholesale Club had a record quarter. The FDA is sending out warning letters to vape manufacturers. And one c-store chain has plans to dominate Detroit.
Target had a very rough third quarter. Gas prices are trending higher before Thanksgiving. And Pilot is getting serious about EV charging.
Walmart keeps becoming an even bigger force in grocery. Several c-store chains are investing in an e-commerce software company. And the CEO of Ahold Delhaize’s US operations is retiring.
Deli meats and cheeses appear to be the source of a listeria outbreak. RJ Reynolds wants to toss a new bill banning the sale of flavored tobacco products in California. And Amazon may be preparing to lay off as many as 10,000 workers.
Albertsons’ $4 billion shareholder payout remains on hold. Keurig Dr Pepper is extending its reach. And a mandate to put graphic health warnings on cigarette packaging has been postponed.
Big layoffs are coming to Juul. Target rolls out a super-sized new store design. And Foxtrot opens its first Maryland store.
Rising food prices led to a huge quarter for discounter Grocery Outlet. California voters upheld a flavored tobacco ban. And c-store packaged beverage sales are strong.
New research reveals what Kroger could gain from its merger with Albertsons. C-stores are a prime spot for product discovery. And Sprouts Farmers Market is opening two new stores.
Gas prices are dropping. But Thanksgiving dinner prices are climbing. Plus, why online grocer Thrive Market has no plans to open a brick-and-mortar grocery store.
Grocery hiring dipped slightly. Nicotine sales slow. And the family behind Bashas Sumermarkets is getting into the metaverse.
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Publix is opening a bunch of new stores. Refuel Operating acquired some new c-stores. And Homeland Grocery Stores has a new CEO.
Washington state has filed suit against Albertsons. Majors Management bought a half dozen c-stores. And Rouses Markets is growing–despite some big supply chain headaches.
Casey’s is doubling down on electric vehicle chargers. H-E-B is opening two new stores. And Trader Joe’s is set to sit down with its new union.
Dollar General is under investigation over pricing. C-store chain Murphy USA is showing its resilience. And grocery delivery platform Shipt is facing some heat over its independent contractors.
A Trader Joe’s in Brooklyn voted no on unionization. C-store chain Murphy had a huge quarter. And chef-humanitarian Jose Andres has some impassioned words for those in the retail food industry.
Attorneys general are calling for an investigation into the proposed Kroger-Albertsons mega-merger. Circle K is looking to boost its fresh food sales. And a new tobacco product is coming to the U.S.
A busy time for new store openings. Amazon competitor Trigo nabs a big investment. And Walmart opens a high-tech distribution center.
Shrinkflation is frustrating shoppers. Uber is delivering weed. And this Halloween will likely be much as it was before the pandemic.
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Gas prices keep falling. Schnucks is getting into the ultra-fast delivery business. And BJ’s Wholesale Club is expanding its footprint.
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