Retail Daily

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.

H-E-B is reinvigorating its Joe V’s Smart Shop banner. Circle K’s cannabis partner is having financial troubles. And grocers may want to start taking cues from the restaurant industry.

Is Walmart using its power to keep center-store inflation in check? Here’s the most popular fuel brand in the U.S., according to a recent survey. And Doug Parker is leaving the Parker’s convenience store chain. the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association convention kicked off Sunday.

A convenience-store legends has died. Hiring at grocery stores ticked up again. And Maverik is expanding into a new state.

Dollar General shoppers are struggling. Lower swipe fees may be coming in the future. And CSP has named the finalists in its 20th annual Retailer Choice Best New Products Contest. And Aldi has launched an ultra-fast grocery service through Instacart.

A major convenience-store retailer confirmed hundreds of recent layoffs. Albertsons is consolidating its private-label brands. And three c-store chains were names to Forbes magazine’s 2023 list of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates..

There’s a big grocery and c-store merger in the U.K. The fas mart opened its first Villa Italian Kitchen. And Texas is requiring a separate fee for electric-vehicle registration.

Dollar Tree is struggling with product mix and theft. After much conflict, 7-Eleven has resolution on its parent’s board of directors. And Amazon is seeing success with its subscription service.

Cumberland Farms properties are being acquired. SNAP recipients have fewer dollars to spend on groceries. And Kroger is adding hundreds of screens to its refrigerated cases.

Walmart is opening a new robot-powered fulfillment center. TravelCenters of America is adding new leadership. And BJ’s Wholesale Club posted a record quarter.

There’s considerable uncertainty about the future of gas prices. Walmart is expanding its alcohol delivery. And Sheetz is expanding its corporate office.

Publix is abandoning its small-footprint GreenWise concept. Circle K is debuting a line of wines. Gen X is driving packaged beverage sales. And it appears Amazon is shifting its focus from drone deliveries.

E-commerce sales gave Walmart a big boost during the first quarter. 7-Eleven is a popular grocery destination for shoppers who have SNAP benefits. And a c-store is using AI to boost sales.

Retail theft and slowing discretionary sales made for a tough quarter for Target. Wawa is adding a new state to its footprint. And a Binational Electric Vehicle Corridor is in the works. new study sheds light on where SNAP recipients prefer to shop.

Don’t expect major changes following bp’s acquisition of TravelCenters of America. Grocery sales took a slight dip in April. And meal kit company Blue Apron is pursuing a new business model.

A major c-store acquisition is now complete. Trader Joe’s CEO is retiring. And yet another group is calling for the rejection of the Kroger-Albertsons merger.

Supermarkets are favored over other retailers in online grocery shopping, Altria reaches settlements on thousands of Juul-related cases, and Kroger has launched a hiring push.

Kroger’s CEO is making clear that the company will fight for its proposed merger with Albertsons. Uncertainty around the future of Amazon Fresh is intensifying. And a recent decrease in SNAP benefits is having a ripple effect on the grocery industry.

The future of 7-Eleven is up in the air. Grocery prices continue to fall. And Arko Corp. is closing the door on its effort to acquire TravelCenters of America. Ahold Delhaize posted a solid quarter.

Kroger was found to be in violation of federal labor law. Sheetz is giving away free gasoline for life. And a gas station is among the “most endangered historic places” in the United States.

7-Eleven is making some significant executive changes. Kroger is ditching its weekly print circulars. And Walmart has a new merchandising chief.

Is CITGO Petroleum up for sale? DoorDash is seeing growth in its non-restaurant business. And Parkland is putting hundreds of millions in assets up for sale.

BJ’s Wholesale Club names a new chairman, Parkland turns in mixed Q1 results, and Hy-Vee introduces a wellness subscription program.

Refuel Operating Company is acquiring a batch of c-stores. Sprouts Farmers Market is creating a retail media network. And Murphy USA had a solid first quarter.

Bp is getting ready for its TravelCenters of America acquisition. Aldi is revealing its growth plans. And Giant Food is expanding its delivery capabilities.