Retail Daily

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.

New inventory management technology pays off for a grocery chain, demand for Zyn continues, and the third annual Casey’s Innovation Summit is underway.

Seven & i Holdings to remodel 7,000 7-Elevens, specialty retailers are gaining market share, and Royal Farms enters South Carolina.

A former Market Basket CEO fails to prove his case in court, 7-Eleven joins the protein craze, and CVS may be wiped out of Tennessee. 

Sheetz hits a major sustainability milestone, Canadian grocer Sobeys readies electronic shelf label technology, and C-store employees enter the Private Label Hall of Fame.

The tariff refund portal opens, Chestnut Market is in need of a CEO, and fiber is the new protein.

Walmart is opening new stores and remodeling others. BIC wins in court while Trader Joe’s decides to settle.

Costco’s attorneys peck holes in a rotisserie chicken lawsuit, consumers are drinking coffee away from home, and Albertsons enhances its retail media network.

2025 was another record year for in-store sales at convenience stores, the FTC seeks public comment regarding unfair or deceptive fee practices by online delivery platforms, and two convenience-store chains make the Top 50 Global Retailers list.

Instacart acquires Instaleap, Smart Store Coolers hit up another location and Save A Lot makes changes to its Hispanic private-label line. 

Yesway hopes to raise up to nearly $321 million in its IPO. Dollar General plans to expand its in-store audio network. And vote now for the nation’s best gas station food.

Grocery prices were down in March. Brake Time Corner Market has acquired over a dozen FastLanes. And Publix continues its move into Kentucky.

Sheetz to say hello to the Hoosier State, Dippin’ Dots is coming to grocery stores and 7-Eleven owner Seven & i Holdings is delaying a possible IPO. 

Prices for everyday household purchases were down in March, Rutters is going taco crazy and more Kroger shoppers will be able to save money while cutting back on food waste.

Casey’s is joining the S&P 500 on Thursday, Northeast Grocery is accepting SNAP/EBT benefits to buy groceries via DoorDash and Buc-ee’s arrives in the Buckeye State.

BJ’s Wholesale Club expands its store hours, Southwest Georgia Oil Co. Inc. makes a big acquisition and Wawa deals with a recall.

More than a dozen store acquisitions for Giant Oil, states seek compensation for Kroger-Albertsons investigation and a flurry of changes at Fresh Stop and Links Car Wash.

SNAP is on the DoorDash app, eleven straight years on Fortune’s list for Sheetz and Target is turning it around.

Yesway plans 130 new c-stores, a shareholder group launches a proxy fight with Ingles and Reynolds American is expanding its Clarksville, Tennessee, plant

CVS plans 20 pharmacy-only stores this year, gas prices continue rising and Kwik Trip has a new mascot

Yesway again files for an IPO, Aldi relaunches website with Instacart and convenience stores are key for THC drinks.

The EPA issues a temporary emergency fuel waiver, the first Honey Farms convenience store is coming to New York state and a THC deadline looms.

CVS strikes a deal with the FTC regarding insulin prices, Casey’s is about to convert 10 CEFCO stores and Aldi makes its debut in a new state

A California bill would require prominently displaying products without ultraprocessed ingredients, RaceTrac is again playing ball with the Atlanta Braves and Ibotta Inc. partners with Uber Technologies.

Dollar General names a new CEO, 7-Eleven’s newest deals are all about chicken and a frozen food recall has expanded to over 37 million pounds of product.

Lassus Bros. Oil Inc. is looking to sell its convenience stores in Ohio, Target is tightening up its employee dress standards and authorities seize more than 28,000 pounds of illicit vapor products in New York State.

Harps acquires three banners, Town Pump and Russo Modular partner for Stonehouse Coffee Shots and Family Dollar tests out a mini format.

Opponents of Ohio's hemp-THC ban fail to gather enough signatures, meal deals are a key anchor of Alimentation Couche-Tard’s food performance and Amazon and Winn-Dixie expand their grocery delivery partnership.

Sheetz is about to embark on a hiring binge, UNFI is closing a Wisconsin distribution center, and Amazon debuts one and three-hour delivery.

7-Eleven offers a gas promotion with an NHL team, Costco recalls a premade meatloaf kit and Aldi will transition a handful of Winn-Dixie stores in Central Florida.

Dollar Tree’s multiprice strategy is working, the FDA issues marketing granted orders for Glas vaping products and Walmart plans rapid remodels.

A Target boycott over DEI comes to an end, Casey’s is getting a boost from nicotine alternatives and a judge dismisses a pricing suit against Publix.

Cumberland Farms will acquire Coen Markets. Target is lowering prices on thousands of products. And more than 5,200 independent convenience stores are deploying InStore.ai.

Albertsons is named in an alcohol bribery case. Krispy Krunchy Chicken is growing. And another report shows grocery prices increased in February.

Murphy USA will launch a refreshed store design in the second half of the year. Construction has begun on a major upgrade of a key Aldi distribution center. And the CSP editorial team has been named a finalist in a national award.

Gas and diesel prices are surging. Family Dollar continues to be heavily involved in store closures. And convenience store owners need to get ready for AI. 

 BJ’s Wholesale Club can’t open stores fast enough, Weigel’s is expanding its loyalty ecosystem and Costco earnings shine in the second quarter

Grocery Outlet is closing a number of stores. C-store digital ordering is growing. And Walgreens is the latest retailer to test out body cameras on workers.