Retail Daily

The largest solar rooftop in Canada is coming next year. A “newly reimagined” Honey Farms Market convenience store opens in Massachusetts. And a new president and CEO is coming soon for the National Association of Convenience Stores.

Wawa’s new partnership introduces machine learning-based forecasting. A national biodiversity initiative involving Whole Foods Market. And Albertsons Cos. is calling on Kroger to release details on its ousting of its former CEO.

Connecticut is suing a company for allegedly selling fake cannabis licenses. Stater Bros. workers are threatening to strike. And Gopuff is teaming up with Disney to bring the concession stand right to your TV.

The summer sales are over and the back-to-school sales are kicking off. Albertsons Media Collective gets a new leader. And QuickTrip expands its Colorado footprint.

More moves for Sheetz in Michigan. Walmart is rolling out a new framework for its artificial intelligence tools. And Liquid Death is launching an energy drink called Sparkling Energy

Kroger names a new secretary and general counsel. Loblaw’s efforts to get shoppers to buy Canadian appear to be working. And the drama continues at Market Basket with two executives ousted.

UNFI’s president and CEO of Retail steps down. Newsweek releases its America’s Best Retailers 2025 list. And Pop Mart sues 7-Eleven over dupes of its Labubu dolls. 

Trader Joe's announces plans for 30 new stores. Refuel names a new CFO. And grocery stores begin to see a shift in shopping patterns.

Grocery price inflation rose for the second consecutive month. Pilot Co. names a new president of retail. And Wawa adds electric vehicle charging stations.

The Seven & I, Alimentation Couche-Tard deal falls apart, Dollar General Executive Vice President and CFO Kelly Dilts steps down, and Hop Shop Convenience Stores revamps its loyalty program.

Kroger consolidates its Texas divisions, RaceWay launches a new loyalty program, and the Minneapolis City Council sets a minimum price for vapes at $25.

Grocery delivery workers in New York City may soon receive higher compensation. Yesway builds four new Allsup’s convenience stores. And retailers are feeling the financial pressure of running a business more than ever.

About 900 loaves of bread are being pulled from Kroger and Walmart stores. Wawa opens its first Indianapolis location. And Love’s Travel Stops is adding order ahead service to its Carl’s Jr. restaurants.

Amazon’s grocery sales are up during this year’s Prime Day sale. The USDA blocks undocumented immigrants from SNAP benefits. And Maine increases taxes on tobacco.

Kroger continues contract negotiations. Costco sales are up. And 7-Eleven rolls out a new ad campaign.

Kroger and Albertsons workers in Southern California vote on new contracts. EG Group names a new CFO. And the drama continues at Demoulas Market Basket.

Amazon asks white collar staff to pack groceries for Prime Day. Giant Eagle sells its motor fuel distribution business to Cary Oil. And The Hershey Co. gets a new president and CEO. 

Family Dollar goes solo. Giant Eagle plans for some upgrades. And Gelson’s Markets goes all in on artificial intelligence.

Seven United Food and Commercial Workers local organizations in Southern California have reached a tentative labor agreement. EG America is introducing new grab-and-go food options. And New York City bodega owners oppose city-run grocery stores. 

Uber Eats is expanding its list of partners. Casey’s General Stores is raising its profile in Des Moines. And the stocks of most publicly traded food retailers and wholesalers were up in double digits in the first half of 2025.

Majors Management will rebrand the 35 stores it acquired from Alimentation Couche-Tard to MAPCO. New details emerge on a cyberattack on Ahold Delhaize USA. And the National Association of Truck Stop Operators has a new CEO.

Mega Saver has acquired three Kum & Go convenience stores. More consumer packaged goods companies are pledging to remove artificial dyes from their products. And Whole Foods Market opened three new stores in June. 

Walmart opens its first owned-and-operated case-ready beef facility. Illinois residents prepare for a tobacco tax hike starting Tuesday. And the FTC approves Giant Eagle's sale of GetGo gas stations to Couche-Tard.

Nearly three-quarters of shoppers can’t tell the difference between name-brand and private-label products, Walgreens reports quarterly double-digit gains in its U.S. Pharmacy Division, and Shell is reportedly in talks to buy bp. 

Kroger’s plan to close 60 stores over the next 18 months is already beginning to play out across the U.S.; Consumer approaches to better-for-you are evolving; and Parkland shareholders have approved Sunoco’s proposal to acquire the fuel marketer and convenience-store chain.