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Income is up at 7-Eleven, leadership changes at United Natural Foods, Inc., and the vice president of operations departs Pilot Co.

Get ready for more Trader Joe’s stores, Cumberland Farms looks to rebrand up to 700 locations, and it’s already time for back-to-school savings.

Supermarket News names Wakefern its 2026 Retailer of the Year, 7-Eleven sues Nike over the color scheme in a new sneaker, and a fruit vendor for Publix recalls organic blueberries due to a risk of E. coli contamination. 

Kroger looks to stores to divest, Casey’s makes adjustments for a big push, and Instacart looks to help those in need in North Carolina.

Kroger is back in the acquisition game–and the industry has thoughts, British American Tobacco is making big cuts, and a big egg-pricing scandal comes to a close.

bp shakes up its leadership team. Hy-Vee is accused of not paying overtime to department managers. And the FDA issues modified risk granted orders for 20 Zyn nicotine pouch products.

Gas prices are plummeting, grocery costs remain the number one financial pressure for most Americans, and in California, major gas station chains are facing a class action lawsuit.

GLP-1 use might get really big, more than half of shoppers use a retailer's app before a store visit, and deals and packaging tied to America’s birthday are in the air.

Cumberland Farms owner EG Group files confidential plans with the SEC for a market listing, Kroger announces it has expanded its customer rewards program, and CSP names the finalists and opens voting in its Retailer Choice Best New Products Contest.

Amazon Prime Day event is not off to the best start, younger smokers are fewer in number, and we have a rotisserie chicken champion. 

Aldi shoppers are frustrated over the grocer’s blind box promotion, consumers turn to wholesale club gas stations, and a SNAP waiver is ruled to be unlawful.

Wawa opens in its 14th state. Giant Eagle sues insurance broker over opioid suits. And Triple A projects 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles between June 27 and July 5.

Fuel prices fall, Kroger reports higher sales in its first quarter and Kwik Trip is closing 13 alcohol and tobacco stores.

Trader Joe’s shoppers are celebrating, Casey’s has big aspirations for its chicken wing program, and Publix has another item baking in its bakery. 

Convenience stores aren't just about gas and snacks anymore, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is making his pitch to lower grocery prices, and private-label brands hold a pretty big advantage.

Aldi is the most trusted grocery store brand. The price of gas drops. And a Whole Foods’ union is good to go. 

Walmart turns to empty retail space to improve delivery. Casey’s sells 41 stores and exits Mississippi. And Canada tries to help smaller grocers.

Two top convenience leaders are leaving bp. DoorDash is rolling out a new AI-powered shopping feature. And Buc-ee’s sets the opening date for its first Arizona travel center.

Grocery prices barely move in May. Casey’s expects to open at least 120 stores. And Kroger is in trouble again.  Join us for Outlook Leadership 2026: https://informaconnect.com/outlook-leadership/?utm_source=skot&utm_medium=radio&utm_campaign=ol26

Dash In arrives in North Carolina, bp reorganizes into two segments, and InConvenience Inc. partners with Lula Commerce. 

Consumers want their protein and fiber, breakfast in the deli section is an emerging trend, and AAA says there is some relief at the pump.

Walmart shareholders reject a proposal involving workers and tech, Pilot reimagines chicken, and King Kullen Grocery names its first woman president.

Instacart partners with virtual cardiometabolic provider Vida Health, new hemp-derived product laws are in the works, and Shipt rolls out a cart-building feature

Circle K launches exclusive Butterfinger bakery lineup, Pilot Co. is hiring 10,000 for summer travel season, and Save A Lot spotlights fresh in-store meat cutting.

Cumberland Farms has officially completed its acquisition of Coen Markets, digital screens drive sales in grocery, and Dollar General shows serious momentum.

Kwik Trip is moving to Nebraska, Kroger expands its robot workforce, and 7-Eleven celebrates National Donut Day in style.

Cumberland Farms reports impressive earnings, lower gas prices drive overall sales at Costco, and Sprouts Farmers Market looks to establish roots in New England.

Costco shoppers should not expect to see anything from tariff refunds, Dolly Parton is ready to gas up, and Target is being sued for its yogurt-flavored claim. 

Nate Brazier leaves Stinker Stores, CVS wants to keep doing business in the Volunteer State, and Mirabito acquires nine Quicklee’s convenience stores.

SNAP spending is going through some changes, Bp removes a chair and director, and Walmart is getting good at delivery.

There’s a new vice president of retail operations at Global Partners. Two associations applaud the president’s attempt to relax store refrigeration regulations. And a group of Democratic senators calls on the FDA to reverse its authorization of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes.

Walmart delivers a strong first quarter, the FDA has a warning for those selling unauthorized tobacco products, and beverages are booming.

7-Eleven suffers a data breach, Raley’s Companies launches an in-store retail media network with Grocery TV, and Kwik Trip wins a food safety award.

Kroger loses another executive, Kwik Trip is a big winner once again, and Canadian Asian grocer T&T Supermarket gets ready for its California debut.

The House passes legislation to allow E15 sales year-round, the first NYC-run grocery store will open this year, and GPM Investments is expanding its EV charging network.

Canadian grocers get caught doing maple washing, younger consumers are turning to cannabis, and Kroger’s interim CEO made $14 million last year.

Kwik Trip again wins the best gas station award, Dollar Tree opens up another distribution center, and Kathy Williams is now senior category manager for packaged beverages and tobacco at TXB.

Walmart to cut or relocate 1,000 jobs. Flavored alcohol continues to take share in convenience stores. And a former “Saturday Night Live”  producer will open the NACS Show.

Grocery prices were up in April, Shell reports a jump in profits, and the Trump administration is trying to lower beef prices. 

A convenience-store foodservice veteran starts at Timewise, Target is increasing its store remodeling efforts, and Natural Grocers is showing signs of struggle.

Prices for essential household goods are up, Sunoco is stronger than ever, and the Department of Justice reaches a settlement involving turkey, pork and chicken prices.

A new flagship convenience store for Freshies, a digital movement from Giant Eagle, and Arko’s losses shrink.

Publix pulls back on open carry of firearms stance, Par Pacific Holdings flips its financial sheet, and Target is turning to TikTok and Insta.

An acquisition for Colonial Oil Industries.,Target’s new strategy shows positive signs, and mascots team up on a new Wawa smoothie.

Publix takes a rare hit during the first quarter, Whataburger and Refuel have partnered up, and Canadian grocer Loblaw is diving deeper into AI.

Market Basket has a new leader, C-store service is up, and Ingles Market gets an unwelcomed member of the board

Numbers are up at Murphy USA and FEMSA, a new look for Publix, and Amazon’s AI agent needs work.

Walmart opens a third milk facility, C-store operators in Texas await a ruling on hemp-derived THC products, and Target puts new tech into a Receive Center.

bp’s earnings more than double, Ahold Delhaize USA expands Click2Cart, and Legacy Markets completes the acquisition of 10 PowerTrac convenience and liquor stores.

7-Eleven is betting on store upgrades to defend its market leadership, B&R Stores Inc. is acquiring a Family Fare store in Beatrice, Nebraska, and InConvenience Inc. is adding an "Iowa Grown" section to a cooler at its Davenport, Iowa, store.