Retail Daily

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/

Protests against Hannaford, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Walgreens nasal spray recall

Protestors again demonstrate at Hannaford locations in Vermont. Alimentation Couche-Tard is seeing early success from its push into food. And a company that manufactures a nasal spray sold at Walgreens issues a recall.

11-25
04:21

Discount stores, Alimentation Couche-Tard distribution, Thanksgiving cost

Discount stores are experiencing a boost in traffic. Alimentation Couche-Tard opens a new distribution center. And the cost of Thanksgiving dinner drops. 

11-24
03:44

Tariff relief, EG America/Swiftly, United Supermarkets layoffs

More tariff relief is coming for groceries, EG America is partnering with Swiftly, and United Supermarkets is planning layoffs.

11-21
04:53

Walmart earnings, Circle K in NY, Walgreens in WV

Walmart continues to produce strong earnings, Circle K is set to grow in New York, and Walgreens acquires a pharmacy chain in West Virginia.

11-20
04:43

Target's disappointing quarter, A Salute to Excellence Awards, Winn-Dixie Amazon returns

Target has a disappointing third quarter. Casey’s, 7-Eleven, Yesway and bp are among this year’s c-store winners in a salute to excellence awards. And Winn-Dixie plans to expand its in-store Amazon return kiosks in Florida.

11-19
05:27

CVS pharmacits RI, pre-Thanksgiving meal deals, Kroger ecommerce

CVS pharmacists in Rhode Island are demanding better working conditions, 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes roll out meal deals leading up to Thanksgiving, and Kroger makes changes to its ecommerce platform. 

11-18
04:24

Buc-ee’s, SNAP reapplicaiton, Royal Farms/Bitstop

Buc-ee’s is the top U.S. quick-service restaurant in a Dunnhumby retailer preference index. SNAP recipients will need to reapply for eligibility to cut fraud and waste. And Royal Farms is partnering with Bitstop to offer cryptocurrency ATMs in its convenience stores.

11-17
04:27

Walmart CEO retirement, Best Foodvenience in the World Award, Kroger kickback scheme

Walmart’s CEO is retiring in January, Rutter’s is the first U.S. retailer to receive the Best Foodvenience in the World Award, and a former Kroger head replenishment buyer has pleaded guilty to a kickback scheme.

11-14
04:06

Circana C-store coverage, October inflation, online grocery sales

Circana expands its coverage of the convenience-store channel, prices on everyday household items rise in October, and online grocery sales climbed to $11.6 billion in October.

11-13
04:33

SNAP frozen again, TravelCenters of America CEO, Walgreens paid holidays

The Supreme Court freezes SNAP benefits. TravelCenters of America has a new CEO. And Walgreens hourly workers lose paid holidays. 

11-12
05:08

Kroger/Target deals, GPM Bitcoin Depot, AI Thanksgiving deals

Kroger and Target are providing some relief for grocery shoppers in November. Convenience store and fuel operator GPM is partnering with Bitcoin Depot. And young Americans are finding a new ally in artificial intelligence to help stretch their Thanksgiving dollars.

11-11
04:10

Visa settlement, TreeHouse Foods, tobacco

Retailers want a judge to reject another settlement proposed by Visa and MasterCard. Private brand manufacturer TreeHouse Foods Inc. is sold. And other tobacco products continue to drive favorable outcomes for convenience-store retailers. 

11-10
05:22

Egg price class-action, Kwik Trip distribution, Grocery Outlets discount

King Kullen has filed a class-action suit over egg prices, Kwik Trip opens its second distribution center, and Grocery Outlets in Oregon is giving everyone a 10% discount.

11-07
04:22

Grocery Outlet forecast, Denver flavored tobacco, California self-checkout

Grocery Outlet lowers its same-store sales forecast for the fiscal year, voters in Denver end the sale of flavored tobacco products, and another California city considers regulating self-checkout.

11-06
04:45

Food Lion remodeling, Circle K sell-off, Jacksons Food Stores

Food Lion makes a $484 million remodeling investment, Alimentation Couche-Tard is looking to sell 36 Circle K locations, and Jacksons Food Stores is teaming up with Boise State University basketball players this season.

11-05
04:06

Trump/SNAP, Washington/Philip Morris, Walmart dominates grocery

President Trump pivots on his stance regarding SNAP dollars, Washington state will receive $66 million from Philip Morris USA, and Walmart continues to dominate in grocery.

11-04
04:28

Challenges with food accessibility, Sunoco LP, Publix sales increase

Mayors nationwide are facing growing challenges with food accessibility. Sunoco LP completes its acquisition of Parkland Corp. And Publix reports a 5.2% year-over-year sales increase.

11-03
04:43

Amazon grocery, Shell profit boost, Walmarts new tech

Amazon is bullish on groceries. Shell experienced a boost in profits in the third quarter. And Walmart is breaking out with new tech for the holidays. 

10-31
04:26

Looting threats, Murphy USA CEO, Sprouts

New York City is on high alert after social media threats urging people to loot grocery stores. There’s a new CEO at Murphy USA. And Sprouts Farmers Market is seeing the impacts of cautious consumers.

10-30
06:13

Walmart SNAP losses, e-cig sales, CVS Q3

Walmart could lose $2 billion next month if SNAP funds are stopped, e-cigarette sales could be on the decline, and CVS has a strong third quarter

10-29
05:13

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