Retail Daily

A co-CEO leaves Parker’s Kitchen, Harps Food Stores’ chairman and CEO will retire in January, and chicken wing sales take flight at Casey’s.

Kroger is removing Boar’s Head deli products from some locations, Informa Connect announced the winners of the first-ever Bevvy Awards, and 5 community-run grocery stores open in Newark, N.J. 

Lil’ Drug Store Products Inc. makes an acquisition, Kroger cuts its same-store sales outlook, and nicotine alternatives saw double-digit margin growth in Casey’s first-quarter 2027 financial results. 

Kroger is being charged with charging more in Ohio, food stamp use at thousands of c-stores could be in limbo, and electronic shelf labels could cost jobs.

An “outstanding” quarter at Casey’s General Stores, more trouble for NYC’s grocery strategy, and convenience-store vet Derek Gaskins is joining OXXO USA.

UNFI struggles in Q4, other nicotine products help Alimentation Couche Tard, and Target opens almost a dozen stores in August. 

President Donald Trump signs a bill to delay the federal hemp ban through Dec. 11., the price of diesel hits a record high, and Sheetz partners with a media company on a new three-episode miniseries on YouTube.

Kroger names a new EVP and CSO, 7-Eleven brings on the sauces, and the Department of Justice is looking at grocery retailers when it comes to high beef prices.

Shell acquires Tri Star Energy, Hannaford Supermarkets is partnering with local farms and growers with in-store farm stands at its stores, and Kwik Trip is getting rid of its roller grills.

Target wants to look good behind a revamped health and beauty section, 7-Eleven is offering a new pizza crust, and Loblaw is investing more in discount banners. 

Walmart settles a federal opioid lawsuit for $50 million, the FDA has authorized the marketing of three new Juul e-cigarette products, and Loblaw revives its “Buy Canadian” campaign.

Dollar General cashes in on tariffs for a strong Q2, Walmart opens its 100th EV fast-charging site, and Aldi rules when it comes to price in the Northeast.

GroceryNEXT is full of AI during the final day of the event, the American consumer is aging, and Dollar Tree has a strong Q2.

Former Stinker Stores CEO Nate Brazier is the new president at TXB convenience stores, beef prices have risen over four times more than poultry and pork, and RaceTrac hires Jill Pemberton as its chief financial officer. 

Casey’s bolsters its Texas expansion with a football partnership, AI and automation and loyalty and personalization will be top focuses for GroceryNEXT attendees in the next year, and c-store foodservice operators must look for opportunities with GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.

Hop Shops is rolling out Disco Dough Pizza Co., Walmart will launch tap-to-pay checkout, and Raley’s is losing two more stores.

Murphy USA to add White Castle robot restaurants, Walmart will bring its first-party commerce intelligence platform to Sam’s Club, and Love’s opens its newest travel stop.

Walmart’s grocery strength helps boost Q2 sales, preserving one’s convenience-store price advantage is one way to drive foodservice category growth in a slow foodservice environment, and the FTC takes a closer look at surveillance pricing. 

Circle K is expanding its retail media capabilities; the Cyclospora outbreak shows how quickly a food safety event can translate into broader consumer and business disruption; and Sheetz will roll out limited-time seasonal beverages, bakery and treats. 

The International Dairy, Deli, Bakery Association has a new president and CEO, convenience stores should assert their right to win the foodservice category, and Publix comes out with new subs. 

Sheetz launches its own ready-to-drink energy coffees. Albertsons drives bigger baskets using AI. And Fred Faulkner of Fastrip Food Stores dies unexpectedly at age 69.

Yesway has the strongest quarter in its history, Publix eliminates the 10-item limit for express checkout lanes, and C&S will buy a majority stake in Winn-Dixie.

Grocery Outlet has some good news involving its earnings, a convenience retailer’s budget has two jobs, and grocery retailers are looking to AI for security. 

Casey’s continues push into the Lone Star State, grocery shoppers last month continued to pull back on purchases–but prices dropped, and Love’s Media Group surpasses 20 brand partnerships.

The price for everyday goods dips in July, Circle K has a new fuel rewards offer, and the first Supermarket News Grocery Gauge shows an industry in distress.