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The world’s largest convenience store just opened. One regional grocer is preparing to go on strike. And Oregon might finally allow motorists to pump their own gas.

 Couche-Tard acquires 2,200 convenience stores. Kroger and Albertsons plan to tackle food-insecurity upon closing their merger. And the Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to 189 retailers for selling unauthorized tobacco products.

Looking at grocery 30 years into the future, the pitfalls of self-checkout and mobile payment, and a longer wait on lower nicotine level guidelines.

The FTC sues Amazon over Prime, Thorntons launches a new fuel savings program and Target debuts a new fulfillment concept.

Casey General Stores set the pace in May store openings. Dollar General enters Montana. And Refuel has a new way to engage its team members.

Kroger-Albertsons’ merger talks are progressing nicely. Casey’s General Stores is welcoming a new acquisition. And a Utah-based c-store chain has purchased a small retail operation.

Pilot Company is notching more remodels. Grocery sales held steady in May. And Walmart opened its biggest fulfillment center ever.

There’s a new No. 1-selling beer in America. A new study offers a glimpse inside Trader Joe’s surging traffic. And EVgo is expanding its charging access.

Grocery prices, Laura Karet, Walmart meatGrocery prices continued their downward trend in May. Giant Eagle’s former CEO has a new post on a c-store board. And Walmart is building a beef-packaging facility.

Private-label demand continues to surge. Slurpee cups are getting a makeover. And gas prices have taken a major dip from a year ago.

High restaurant menu prices are steering consumers to convenience foodservice, Cooler Screens is suing Walgreens for $200 million, and CSP Daily News has unveiled its annual list of top coffee programs.

Canada’s largest food retailer is heading to the U.S. Irving Oil may go up for sale. And Walmart is adding lots more delivery drivers.

The leader of Casey’s General Stores has an expanded role. A new convenience-store chain is debuting in Las Vegas. And distributor UNFI’s latest earnings fell short of expectations.

H-E-B is reinvigorating its Joe V’s Smart Shop banner. Circle K’s cannabis partner is having financial troubles. And grocers may want to start taking cues from the restaurant industry.

Is Walmart using its power to keep center-store inflation in check? Here’s the most popular fuel brand in the U.S., according to a recent survey. And Doug Parker is leaving the Parker’s convenience store chain. the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association convention kicked off Sunday.

A convenience-store legends has died. Hiring at grocery stores ticked up again. And Maverik is expanding into a new state.

Dollar General shoppers are struggling. Lower swipe fees may be coming in the future. And CSP has named the finalists in its 20th annual Retailer Choice Best New Products Contest. And Aldi has launched an ultra-fast grocery service through Instacart.

A major convenience-store retailer confirmed hundreds of recent layoffs. Albertsons is consolidating its private-label brands. And three c-store chains were names to Forbes magazine’s 2023 list of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates..

There’s a big grocery and c-store merger in the U.K. The fas mart opened its first Villa Italian Kitchen. And Texas is requiring a separate fee for electric-vehicle registration.

Dollar Tree is struggling with product mix and theft. After much conflict, 7-Eleven has resolution on its parent’s board of directors. And Amazon is seeing success with its subscription service.

Cumberland Farms properties are being acquired. SNAP recipients have fewer dollars to spend on groceries. And Kroger is adding hundreds of screens to its refrigerated cases.

Walmart is opening a new robot-powered fulfillment center. TravelCenters of America is adding new leadership. And BJ’s Wholesale Club posted a record quarter.

There’s considerable uncertainty about the future of gas prices. Walmart is expanding its alcohol delivery. And Sheetz is expanding its corporate office.

Publix is abandoning its small-footprint GreenWise concept. Circle K is debuting a line of wines. Gen X is driving packaged beverage sales. And it appears Amazon is shifting its focus from drone deliveries.

E-commerce sales gave Walmart a big boost during the first quarter. 7-Eleven is a popular grocery destination for shoppers who have SNAP benefits. And a c-store is using AI to boost sales.