Retail Daily

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.

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

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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

Arko Petroleum Corp. to acquire U.S. Petroleum Partners, SNAP cuts slow Ahold Delhaize’s sales growth, and net income nearly triples at Global Partners.

A major food supplier is cutting out Taylor Farms, Rutter’s is the 2026 CSP Intouch Insight Mystery Shop winner, and DoorDash says its grocery sector is one of the fastest-growing in the company. 

A grocery delivery program in the Cincinnati area is producing positive results, convenience retail is shifting from speed to customer relationships, and GLP-1 use continues to explode. 

Wills Group is celebrating 100 years, bp’s second-quarter 2026 profits surge, and Publix reports modest sales growth in the second quarter.

Amazon faces a class-action lawsuit over seafood, C-stores discount for the obvious reasons, and Ahold Delhaize is shutting down a Pennsylvania warehouse. 

Kroger settles a wrongful death suit, Alimentation Couche-Tard is involved in another acquisition, and Amazon is making big gains with its fresh delivery.

bp is cutting 700 roles globally, qualifying GLP-1 prescriptions can be filled at a Publix Pharmacy as part of the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program, and Circle K revamps its rewards program.

A group is getting ready to sue New York City over its plan to open city-run grocery stores, the world’s largest truck stop has a new CEO, and Amazon is closing in on Costco.

FEMSA’s total consolidated revenues rise 9.3% in second quarter, a milestone is set in Michigan by Meijer, and convenience-store vet Derek Gaskins joins Hotel Chocolat U.S. as head of retail.

The Cyclospora outbreak has now reached nine states, Weigel’s dazzles in delivery, and Kroger tops Amazon in retail media.

7-Eleven has a new CEO, janitors file class-action lawsuit against WinCo Foods, and Seafood City is set to make its Arizona debut.

Albertsons comes out with a new strategy as sales slump, FastLane Convenience Stores has a new CEO, and get ready for Halloween.

Anabi Oil expands its gaming partnership with Accel Entertainment, CVS Health to start filling pet prescriptions at about 9,000 locations, and a consumer advocacy group accuses Kroger of dynamic pricing.

Kroger could move up to No. 2 in grocery market share if its deal with Giant Eagle is approved, C-store shoppers do not use loyalty regularly, and people are snacking with more health in mind. 

The FDA cites a false positive test after recall of lettuce, the NACS Foundation’s 24/7 Day will take place July 24, and Walmart U.S. names a new COO.

Kroger and Albertsons pharmacists in Southern California are ready to strike, chicken wings are taking over c-stores, and produce sales take a hit in June. 

Tri Star Energy migrates its three branded mobile apps to Rovertown, Instacart acquires computer vision company Arpalus, and Save Mart and Lucky put money back in rewards members’ pockets.

Grocery Outlet is dabbling in some controversial tech, Timewise launches a new app and loyalty program, and Lidl US brings its app from Europe to the U.S. 

Congress is being urged to help retailers avoid penny confusion, almost 20% of shoppers ages 18 to 64 used savings to pay for groceries in 2025, and there’s a big foodservice promotion at McLane Co. 

The price of household goods is up again, Wawa loses a legend, and Albertsons’ opioid trial has begun.

Amazon is getting in the way of a grocery revival in San Francisco, coffee is hotter than ever, and Costco is being sued over protein powder.

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.