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.
Discount stores are experiencing a boost in traffic. Alimentation Couche-Tard opens a new distribution center. And the cost of Thanksgiving dinner drops.
More tariff relief is coming for groceries, EG America is partnering with Swiftly, and United Supermarkets is planning layoffs.
Walmart continues to produce strong earnings, Circle K is set to grow in New York, and Walgreens acquires a pharmacy chain in West Virginia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Supreme Court freezes SNAP benefits. TravelCenters of America has a new CEO. And Walgreens hourly workers lose paid holidays.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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