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From the editors of Supermarket News and CSP Daily News comes Retail Daily, a 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.Read stories featured in the episodes on our websites:https://www.supermarketnews.com/ and https://www.cspdailynews.com/

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  1. Kroger and Albertsons failed merger trial, c-store success, Ahold Delhaize

    Ex-CEOs at Kroger and Albertsons are set to testify in the failed merger trial that begins today. The convenience store industry’s success comes down to two things: its people and curiosity. And Stop & Shop and Giant stores offer a 10% discount while parent company Ahold Delhaize tries to get...

  2. Ahold Delhaize web shutdown, RaceTrac, Dollar General overcharges in NY

    Ahold Delhaize’s shutdown of its websites and apps reaches a fifth day, RaceTrac expands its presence in Ohio, and Dollar General is caught overcharging customers in New York.

  3. Moldy strawberries, THC drinks, value bundles

    Strawberries are rotting, sales of THC beverages are growing quickly, and retailers should use value bundles to bring customers into your convenience store.

  4. Jacksons Food Stores, price of food, C-stores’ new challenge

    Jacksons Food Stores is partnering with cardless payments platform Piston, the price for food at home dropped 0.1% in September, and winning over Gen Z and Gen Alpha shoppers is a new challenge for convenience stores.

  5. Nicotine, skilled labor, Toast Fuel

    Nicotine remains a critical category for convenience stores, new NACS chairman says there’s no such thing as unskilled labor, and Toast launches Toast Fuel.

  6. Walmart, 7-Eleven, Ahold Delhaize cyber security

    There has been a mass illness at a Walmart distribution center. 7-Eleven has a positive second quarter. And Ahold Delhaize shuts its websites down due to a cyber security incident.

  7. NACS, Walmart warehouse, Tesla Megacharger

    The NACS president and CEO discusses challenges and opportunities for the industry, Walmart opens a next-gen warehouse in Stockton, California, and Pilot and Tesla open their first Tesla Megacharger site.

  8. Kroger/Giant Eagle pushback, energy drinks, Walmart drones

    A U.S. senator is against the Kroger/Giant Eagle merger, energy is perhaps the biggest and most important category in convenience today, and Walmart might be flying in the Denver area.

  9. Kroger/Boar’s Head, happy sandwiches, Target’s new look

    Kroger brings back Boar’s Head deli products, happy people make happy sandwiches, and Target will have a new look in the grocery section.

  10. Albertsons, 2026 NACS show, Winn-Dixie’s private label

    Albertsons loses a key executive, the 2026 NACS show kicks off in Vegas, and Winn-Dixie’s private label brands brings home some gold.

  11. Cyclospora update, new travel center concept, FTC settlement

    The FDA has an answer for the cyclospora outbreak that sickened over 12,000, The Briad Group brings a new multi-brand travel center concept to New York, and grocers praise an FTC settlement.

  12. Yesway, Walmart, Patron Points

    Yesway is leaving two states, Walmart turns on shelf lights for shopper navigation, and Taylor Bromley is the new vice president of revenue at Patron Points.

  13. Target and Safeway on top, protein, and produce

    Target and Safeway come out on top in a recent survey, the demand for protein trend powers on, and there are some challenges in the produce department.

  14. Rutter’s pasta, H-E-B visits, Sheetz in Indiana

    There’s a new pasta menu at Rutter’s, visits to H-E-B grocery stores rise a whopping 6%, and Sheetz in the spring will break ground on its first convenience store in the Hoosier State.

  15. Kroger 24-hour stores, Buc-cee’s in Oklahoma, Aldi prepared meals

    LinkedIn users do not agree with Kroger’s test of 24-hour stores, Buc-cee’s makes its Oklahoma debut, and Aldi is getting ready to offer prepared meals.

  16. Walmart’s pricing, 7-Eleven restaurant deals, return coffee visits

    Walmart’s CEO says no personal information will be used in pricing, there are new deals at 7-Eleven restaurant brands, and a new report details how convenience-store retailers can turn one coffee visit into a habit.

  17. Costco Q4, Buc-ees, Publix gets sued

    Costco has a strong Q4, Buc-ees is coming to Greenwood, Indiana, and Publix is being sued over a frozen blueberry recall fatality.

  18. Aldi slashes prices, Yesway in Arizona, Sam’s Club Thanksgiving dinner

    Aldi is slashing the price on several items, Yesway opens its first location in Arizona, and a Sam’s Club executive leaks pieces of the retailer’s Thanksgiving dinner.

  19. Groceryshop Day 1, Casey’s acquisition, Seattle bans surveillance pricing

    The opening day of Groceryshop produces a bold prediction about grocery and AI, Casey’s makes another acquisition, and Seattle becomes the first city to ban surveillance pricing.

  20. Parker's Kitchen, Beck Suppliers COO, Arko coffee

    Parker's Kitchen is making its Florida debut this October, Beck Suppliers LLC is planning for its future with a new COO, and Arko has a brand-new coffee program.

  21. SNAP restrictions, 7-Eleven deals, Seattle food desert initiative

    A Federal judge rules against some SNAP restrictions, 7-Eleven is tackling football season with several deals, and IGA partners on a Seattle food desert initiative.

  22. Metro labor strike, Global Partners, Hy-Vee

    Metro could be seeing an end to a historic labor strike, Global Partners has a new home, and Hy-Vee has a new strategy.

  23. 7-Eleven’s Brands with Heart, Save Mart, Hop Shops honors Dolly Parton

    7-Eleven’s Brands with Heart showcase returns, Save Mart Companies announces the launch of its curbside pickup program at Northern California stores, and a Hop Shops convenience store pays tribute to Dolly Parton.

  24. Kroger, Casey's, Publix

    Kroger’s CEO seems determined to lower prices. Casey’s General Stores sees the benefits of store remodels. And there is another Publix punch in Northern Kentucky.

  25. Parker’s Kitchen, Harps Food Stores, Casey’s chicken wings

    A co-CEO leaves Parker’s Kitchen, Harps Food Stores’ chairman and CEO will retire in January, and chicken wing sales take flight at Casey’s.

  26. Kroger removes Boar’s Head, Bevvy Awards winners, community-run grocery stores

    Kroger is removing Boar’s Head deli products from some locations, Informa Connect announced the winners of the first-ever Bevvy Awards, and 5 community-run grocery stores open in Newark, N.J.

  27. Lil’ Drug Store, Kroger SSS, nicotine alternatives

    Lil’ Drug Store Products Inc. makes an acquisition, Kroger cuts its same-store sales outlook, and nicotine alternatives saw double-digit margin growth in Casey’s first-quarter 2027 financial results.

  28. Kroger, food stamps, electronic shelf labels

    Kroger is being charged with charging more in Ohio, food stamp use at thousands of c-stores could be in limbo, and electronic shelf labels could cost jobs.

  29. Casey’s outstanding quarter, NYC's grocery strategy, OXXO USA

    An “outstanding” quarter at Casey’s General Stores, more trouble for NYC’s grocery strategy, and convenience-store vet Derek Gaskins is joining OXXO USA.

  30. UNFI Q4, nicotine products, Target opens more stores

    UNFI struggles in Q4, other nicotine products help Alimentation Couche Tard, and Target opens almost a dozen stores in August.

  31. Hemp ban delay, diesel prices, Sheetz miniseries

    President Donald Trump signs a bill to delay the federal hemp ban through Dec. 11., the price of diesel hits a record high, and Sheetz partners with a media company on a new three-episode miniseries on YouTube.

  32. Kroger appointments, 7-Eleven sauces, high beef prices

    Kroger names a new EVP and CSO, 7-Eleven brings on the sauces, and the Department of Justice is looking at grocery retailers when it comes to high beef prices.

  33. Shell/Tri Star Energy, Hannaford Supermarkets, Kwik Trip

    Shell acquires Tri Star Energy, Hannaford Supermarkets is partnering with local farms and growers with in-store farm stands at its stores, and Kwik Trip is getting rid of its roller grills.

  34. Target health and beauty, 7-Eleven pizza, Loblaw discount banners

    Target wants to look good behind a revamped health and beauty section, 7-Eleven is offering a new pizza crust, and Loblaw is investing more in discount banners.

  35. Walmart opioid lawsuit, Juul, “Buy Canadian” at Loblaw

    Walmart settles a federal opioid lawsuit for $50 million, the FDA has authorized the marketing of three new Juul e-cigarette products, and Loblaw revives its “Buy Canadian” campaign.

  36. Dollar General Q2, Walmart EV charging, Aldi

    Dollar General cashes in on tariffs for a strong Q2, Walmart opens its 100th EV fast-charging site, and Aldi rules when it comes to price in the Northeast.

  37. GroceryNEXT, consumers are aging, Dollar Tree Q2

    GroceryNEXT is full of AI during the final day of the event, the American consumer is aging, and Dollar Tree has a strong Q2.

  38. TXB convenience, beef prices, RaceTrac CFO

    Former Stinker Stores CEO Nate Brazier is the new president at TXB convenience stores, beef prices have risen over four times more than poultry and pork, and RaceTrac hires Jill Pemberton as its chief financial officer.

  39. Casey’s in Texas, grocery industry’s top focuses, GLP-1 opportunities

    Casey’s bolsters its Texas expansion with a football partnership, AI and automation and loyalty and personalization will be top focuses for GroceryNEXT attendees in the next year, and c-store foodservice operators must look for opportunities with GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.

  40. Disco Dough Pizza Co., Walmart tap-to-pay, Raley’s

    Hop Shops is rolling out Disco Dough Pizza Co., Walmart will launch tap-to-pay checkout, and Raley’s is losing two more stores.

  41. White Castle robots, Walmart/Sam's Club, Love's newest travel stop

    Murphy USA to add White Castle robot restaurants, Walmart will bring its first-party commerce intelligence platform to Sam’s Club, and Love’s opens its newest travel stop.

  42. Walmart Q2, driving foodservice growth, surveillance pricing

    Walmart’s grocery strength helps boost Q2 sales, preserving one’s convenience-store price advantage is one way to drive foodservice category growth in a slow foodservice environment, and the FTC takes a closer look at surveillance pricing.

  43. Circle K retail media, Cyclospora disruptions, Sheetz LTOs

    Circle K is expanding its retail media capabilities; the Cyclospora outbreak shows how quickly a food safety event can translate into broader consumer and business disruption; and Sheetz will roll out limited-time seasonal beverages, bakery and treats.

  44. New IDDBA CEO, convenience foodservice, Publix subs

    The International Dairy, Deli, Bakery Association has a new president and CEO, convenience stores should assert their right to win the foodservice category, and Publix comes out with new subs.

  45. Sheetz energy coffees, Albertsons AI, Fastrip Food Stores

    Sheetz launches its own ready-to-drink energy coffees. Albertsons drives bigger baskets using AI. And Fred Faulkner of Fastrip Food Stores dies unexpectedly at age 69.

  46. Yesway, Publix express lanes, C&S/Winn-Dixie

    Yesway has the strongest quarter in its history, Publix eliminates the 10-item limit for express checkout lanes, and C&S will buy a majority stake in Winn-Dixie.

  47. Grocery Outlet earnings, convenience retailer’s budget, AI for security

    Grocery Outlet has some good news involving its earnings, a convenience retailer’s budget has two jobs, and grocery retailers are looking to AI for security.

  48. Casey’s in Texas, customers pull back, Loves’s Media Group

    Casey’s continues push into the Lone Star State, grocery shoppers last month continued to pull back on purchases–but prices dropped, and Love’s Media Group surpasses 20 brand partnerships.

  49. Everyday goods, Circle K fuel rewards, SN Grocery Gauge

    The price for everyday goods dips in July, Circle K has a new fuel rewards offer, and the first Supermarket News Grocery Gauge shows an industry in distress.

  50. Murphy USA, jalapeño recall, H-E-B grab-and-go

    Murphy USA announces solid quarterly earnings, the recall of fresh jalapeño products expands, and H-E-B is upgrading its grab-and-go sections.

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From the editors of Supermarket News and CSP Daily News comes Retail Daily, a 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.Read stories featured in the episodes on our websites:https://www.supermarketnews.com/ and https://www.cspdailynews.com/

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