Retail Daily

Albertsons is moving its circulars to Facebook. One c-store industry expert predicts aggressive m&a activity for the rest of 2023. And a regional grocer is sounding the alarm on theft.

Parkland USA’s new president has been very busy. Amazon had a record Prime Day. And a groundbreaking over-the-counter medication will soon hit store shelves.

Grocery prices appear to be stabilizing. Two convenience-retail distributors have merged. And which state had more convenience store openings last month than any other?

Private-label sales continues to surge. An independent c-store retailer has sold his stores. And Walgreens is purchasing dozens of one grocer’s pharmacies.

One c-store retailer has put more than 50 locations up for sale. A judge has paused a pay hike for New York City food-delivery workers. And more than two dozen Tom Thumb stores have been rebranded to Cumberland Farms.

Circle K’s loyalty program has been an early success. Grocery hiring stalled in June. And some brands are in hot water for selling look-alike products that contain THC.

Gulf Oil is getting a new owner. Moderate growth is forecasted for grocers this year. And there’s a new social media platform that might merit retailers’ attention.

Convenience-store retailer Wally’s is building a supersized store. Bang Energy has a new owner. And Sheetz had a holiday hit with its gas promo.

Walgreens is closing dozens of stores. The maker of Bang Energy just might have a new owner. And convenience retailers are preparing for the fifth annual 24/7 Day. loyal Amazon shoppers are increasingly turning to Walmart, according to new data.

Subway just signed another international development agreement. Where are restaurants at in their post-COVID recovery? And Smokey Bones wants to improve quality and execution.

Casey’s General Stores is looking to set itself apart from the c-store pack. Hispanic grocer El Rancho Supermercado has a new owner. And 4th of July food and fuel prices are down from 2022.

Dollar Tree is eyeing significantly higher price points. Love’s Travel Stops is adding a new feature. And one month into the summer driving season, fuel prices are stable. Canada’s government says more grocery competition is needed.

The world’s largest convenience store just opened. One regional grocer is preparing to go on strike. And Oregon might finally allow motorists to pump their own gas.

 Couche-Tard acquires 2,200 convenience stores. Kroger and Albertsons plan to tackle food-insecurity upon closing their merger. And the Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to 189 retailers for selling unauthorized tobacco products.

Looking at grocery 30 years into the future, the pitfalls of self-checkout and mobile payment, and a longer wait on lower nicotine level guidelines.

The FTC sues Amazon over Prime, Thorntons launches a new fuel savings program and Target debuts a new fulfillment concept.

Casey General Stores set the pace in May store openings. Dollar General enters Montana. And Refuel has a new way to engage its team members.

Kroger-Albertsons’ merger talks are progressing nicely. Casey’s General Stores is welcoming a new acquisition. And a Utah-based c-store chain has purchased a small retail operation.

Pilot Company is notching more remodels. Grocery sales held steady in May. And Walmart opened its biggest fulfillment center ever.

There’s a new No. 1-selling beer in America. A new study offers a glimpse inside Trader Joe’s surging traffic. And EVgo is expanding its charging access.

Grocery prices, Laura Karet, Walmart meatGrocery prices continued their downward trend in May. Giant Eagle’s former CEO has a new post on a c-store board. And Walmart is building a beef-packaging facility.

Private-label demand continues to surge. Slurpee cups are getting a makeover. And gas prices have taken a major dip from a year ago.

High restaurant menu prices are steering consumers to convenience foodservice, Cooler Screens is suing Walgreens for $200 million, and CSP Daily News has unveiled its annual list of top coffee programs.

Canada’s largest food retailer is heading to the U.S. Irving Oil may go up for sale. And Walmart is adding lots more delivery drivers.

The leader of Casey’s General Stores has an expanded role. A new convenience-store chain is debuting in Las Vegas. And distributor UNFI’s latest earnings fell short of expectations.