Retail Daily

Retail sales jump in May, but online grocery sales dip. Tulsa, Oklahoma-based c-store chain QuickTrip installs anti-loitering domes. And DoorDash adds to its alcohol delivery roster.

The feds create a taskforce to combat the illegal distribution of e-cigarettes. Walmart goes digital with electronic shelf labels. And Starbucks is coming to select Schnuck Markets in metro St. Louis.

Walmart adds drone delivery to its smartphone app in metro Dallas-Fort Worth. Wawa breaks ground on new stores in Ohio and Indiana. And Publix donates $130,000 to support fishery improvement projects.

Buc-ee’s gets ready to open its biggest store ever. Sam’s Club creates a new focus group that its members can opt into. And Walmart announces new worker benefits.

Foxtrot intends to reopen several locations in Chicago. Dollar Tree has initiated a formal review of strategic alternatives for the company’s Family Dollar brand. And BreakTime Corner Market is acquiring 23 Loaf ‘N Jug convenience stores from EG America.

SpartanNash has named a new vice president of merchandising and pharmacy. Maverik and Kum & Go are rolling out summer promotions. And the New York State Senate passed a bill to ban the sale of vape products that resemble school supplies or children’s toys.

ExtraMile Convenience Stores reveals a refreshed, modern exterior look for its locations. Kroger’s research arm predicts who the shopper of the future will be. And discounts on food, candy and beverages are all part of GPM Investments’ 100 Days of Summer promotion.

Giant Eagle joins the summer discounts bandwagon. Digital rewards company Ibotta announces strong quarterly earnings. And Chevron gets the green light to buy Hess Corp.

Dollar General reports a strong first quarter. Stinker Stores names a new CEO. And Amazon partners with Grubhub.

Dollar Tree lays off 54 corporate employees. ConocoPhillips announces plans to buy Marathon Oil. And Walgreens enters the grocery price wars.

California is poised to ban plastic bags. USA Today names Kwik Trip the best gas station brand in the United States. And CVS pharmacy workers in Rhode Island unionize.

Wisconsin convenience-store retailer Mega Co-op has terminated its Holiday Stationstores franchise relationship. Ahold Delhaize USA is closing some Stop & Shop stores. And  RaceTrac has launched a new rewards app.

QuikTrip is entering the Florida market. Walmart is laying off 568 employees in California. And 7-Eleven is adding two new items to its summer menu.

GasBuddy estimates the national average price for gas will hold in the mid-$3 per gallon range for much of the summer. United Natural Foods, Inc. has extended its wholesale partnership with Whole Foods Market. And Meijer is preparing to open a 75,000-square-foot grocery store in Fishers, Indiana.

Pilot, Meijer and Kroger kick off the summer season with deals. bp is collaborating with Frito-Lay on dispensed beverage cups. And the Giant Co. has named a new vice president of marketing.

Buc-ee’s has applied to build its first travel center in Kansas, City, Kansas. Weigel’s has launched MyWeigel’s Employee Rewards Program. And Target has reduced prices on roughly 1,500 products and plans to cut costs on thousands more throughout the summer.

Loblaws agrees to Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct. Teamster warehouse workers rally outside of Chedraui headquarters. And the Kent Cos. acquires Jack’s Convenience Stores. Enter into CSP’s 2024 Retailer’s Choice, Best New Products contest here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/24BNPC

Democrats urge President Biden to investigate price gouging. 7-Eleven Inc. has added a new frozen pizza to its 7-Select private-label line. And AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday travel period. Enter into CSP’s 2024 Retailer’s Choice, Best New Products contest here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/24BNPC

Outfox Hospitality files for bankruptcy. Walmart’s new private-label brand is a big hit with ice cream lovers. And Rutter’s breaks ground on its first large-format store. Enter into CSP’s 2024 Retailer’s Choice, Best New Products contest here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/24BNPC

Arthur Irving of Irving Oil Ltd. has died at age 93. Walmart is cutting hundreds of corporate positions. And QuikTrip opened a new travel center in Monahans, Texas. Enter into CSP’s 2024 Retailer’s Choice, Best New Products contest here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/24BNPC

Schnuck Markets discontinues its Eatwell Market banner. Sam’s Club plans to launch ecommerce in Hong Kong. And convenience-store operators halt sales of lottery tickets in Virginia. Enter into CSP’s 2024 Retailer’s Choice, Best New Products contest here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/24BNPC

The U.S. Department of Justice has weighed in on a lawsuit that aims to block Kroger’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons. bp Pulse aims to snatch up charging sites and employees after Tesla’s abrupt layoffs. And Foxtrot’s assets were sold at auction Friday for more than $2.2 million. Enter into CSP’s 2024 Retailer’s Choice, Best New Products contest here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r...

Walmart is getting ready to open a 1.5 million-square-foot fulfillment center. CrossAmerica Partners reported a loss of $18.2 million in its first quarter. And a new report from the green group Environmental Investigation Agency shows grocers are making an effort to address refrigerant emissions in the U.S. Enter into CSP’s 2024 Retailer’s Choice, Best New Products contest here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.s...

Ahold Delhaize’s delivery strategy paid off in the first quarter. The Store convenience store will cease operations at the end of July under Team Schierl Co. And New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently visited Bolla Market with a plan to help curb retail theft. Enter into CSP’s 2024 Retailer’s Choice, Best New Products contest here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/24BNPC

Instacart and Uber announced a new partnership. The California Attorney General’s Office said new funding is available for local governments to combat illegal tobacco sales. And discount grocer Aldi is urging its suppliers to cut costs and focus on sustainable practices. Enter into CSP’s 2024 Retailer’s Choice, Best New Products contest here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/24BNPC