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Amazon is getting in the way of a grocery revival in San Francisco, coffee is hotter than ever, and Costco is being sued over protein powder.

Income is up at 7-Eleven, leadership changes at United Natural Foods, Inc., and the vice president of operations departs Pilot Co.

Get ready for more Trader Joe’s stores, Cumberland Farms looks to rebrand up to 700 locations, and it’s already time for back-to-school savings.

Supermarket News names Wakefern its 2026 Retailer of the Year, 7-Eleven sues Nike over the color scheme in a new sneaker, and a fruit vendor for Publix recalls organic blueberries due to a risk of E. coli contamination. 

Kroger looks to stores to divest, Casey’s makes adjustments for a big push, and Instacart looks to help those in need in North Carolina.

Kroger is back in the acquisition game–and the industry has thoughts, British American Tobacco is making big cuts, and a big egg-pricing scandal comes to a close.

bp shakes up its leadership team. Hy-Vee is accused of not paying overtime to department managers. And the FDA issues modified risk granted orders for 20 Zyn nicotine pouch products.

Gas prices are plummeting, grocery costs remain the number one financial pressure for most Americans, and in California, major gas station chains are facing a class action lawsuit.

GLP-1 use might get really big, more than half of shoppers use a retailer's app before a store visit, and deals and packaging tied to America’s birthday are in the air.

Cumberland Farms owner EG Group files confidential plans with the SEC for a market listing, Kroger announces it has expanded its customer rewards program, and CSP names the finalists and opens voting in its Retailer Choice Best New Products Contest.

Amazon Prime Day event is not off to the best start, younger smokers are fewer in number, and we have a rotisserie chicken champion. 

Aldi shoppers are frustrated over the grocer’s blind box promotion, consumers turn to wholesale club gas stations, and a SNAP waiver is ruled to be unlawful.

Wawa opens in its 14th state. Giant Eagle sues insurance broker over opioid suits. And Triple A projects 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles between June 27 and July 5.

Fuel prices fall, Kroger reports higher sales in its first quarter and Kwik Trip is closing 13 alcohol and tobacco stores.

Trader Joe’s shoppers are celebrating, Casey’s has big aspirations for its chicken wing program, and Publix has another item baking in its bakery. 

Convenience stores aren't just about gas and snacks anymore, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is making his pitch to lower grocery prices, and private-label brands hold a pretty big advantage.

Aldi is the most trusted grocery store brand. The price of gas drops. And a Whole Foods’ union is good to go. 

Walmart turns to empty retail space to improve delivery. Casey’s sells 41 stores and exits Mississippi. And Canada tries to help smaller grocers.

Two top convenience leaders are leaving bp. DoorDash is rolling out a new AI-powered shopping feature. And Buc-ee’s sets the opening date for its first Arizona travel center.

Grocery prices barely move in May. Casey’s expects to open at least 120 stores. And Kroger is in trouble again.   Join us for Outlook Leadership 2026: https://informaconnect.com/outlook-leadership/?utm_source=skot&utm_medium=radio&utm_campaign=ol26

Dash In arrives in North Carolina, bp reorganizes into two segments, and InConvenience Inc. partners with Lula Commerce. 

Consumers want their protein and fiber, breakfast in the deli section is an emerging trend, and AAA says there is some relief at the pump.

Walmart shareholders reject a proposal involving workers and tech, Pilot reimagines chicken, and King Kullen Grocery names its first woman president.

Instacart partners with virtual cardiometabolic provider Vida Health, new hemp-derived product laws are in the works, and Shipt rolls out a cart-building feature

Circle K launches exclusive Butterfinger bakery lineup, Pilot Co. is hiring 10,000 for summer travel season, and Save A Lot spotlights fresh in-store meat cutting.