Retail Daily

LinkedIn users do not agree with Kroger’s test of 24-hour stores, Buc-cee’s makes its Oklahoma debut, and Aldi is getting ready to offer prepared meals.

Walmart’s CEO says no personal information will be used in pricing, there are new deals at 7-Eleven restaurant brands, and a new report details how convenience-store retailers can turn one coffee visit into a habit.

Costco has a strong Q4, Buc-ees is coming to Greenwood, Indiana, and Publix is being sued over a frozen blueberry recall fatality.

Aldi is slashing the price on several items, Yesway opens its first location in Arizona, and a Sam’s Club executive leaks pieces of the retailer’s Thanksgiving dinner.

The opening day of Groceryshop produces a bold prediction about grocery and AI, Casey’s makes another acquisition, and Seattle becomes the first city to ban surveillance pricing. 

Parker's Kitchen is making its Florida debut this October, Beck Suppliers LLC is planning for its future with a new COO, and Arko has a brand-new coffee program.

 A Federal judge rules against some SNAP restrictions, 7-Eleven is tackling football season with several deals, and IGA partners on a Seattle food desert initiative.

Metro could be seeing an end to a historic labor strike, Global Partners has a new home, and Hy-Vee has a new strategy.

7-Eleven’s Brands with Heart showcase returns, Save Mart Companies announces the launch of its curbside pickup program at Northern California stores, and a Hop Shops convenience store pays tribute to Dolly Parton.

Kroger’s CEO seems determined to lower prices. Casey’s General Stores sees the benefits of store remodels. And there is another Publix punch in Northern Kentucky. 

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.