Retail Daily

Retail theft is causing major headaches for Walmart. Juul Labs has settled thousands of lawsuits. And there’s a proposal to separate the FDA’s food and drug oversight functions.

Parkland’s president has left the company. PepsiCo is laying off hundreds of workers. And the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger is getting a very close investigation.

Yesway is shelving its IPO plans. Amazon’s cashier-less tech is entering a non-Amazon grocer for the first time. And inflation, private brands and retail media are among the big grocery industry trends of 2022.

Job growth at food retailers sped up a bit in November. Some new players are getting into the retail media game. And Walgreens is now offering same-day delivery 24 hours a day.

Private label propelled Kroger to a strong third quarter.  R.J. Reynolds is asking the country’s highest court to stop a flavored-tobacco sales ban. And Dollar General unveiled ambitious growth plans

Circle K is being fined by the EEOC. Congress is working to avert a potentially devastating rail strike. And a Walmart employee is suing the retailer in the wake of a mass shooting.

Kroger and Albertsons CEOs are appearing before Congress. Suncor Energy is holding on to its Petro-Canada c-store chain. And grocery visits the day before Thanksgiving dipped slightly compared to last year.

US Foods has a new CEO. The proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger is getting increased scrutiny. And Harbor Wholesale is getting bigger.

Kwik Trip’s CEO of more than two decades is retiring. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has ratified a new national contract with Kroger. And Dollar Tree had a good quarter, thanks to food and drink sales.

Merchants are demanding relief from swipe fees. Consumer groups are demanding grocers ditch digital-only coupons. And hundreds of New York City bodegas are poised to offer ultra-fast delivery.

Albertsons’ special dividend payout has hit another roadblock. Cigarette sales are down. And Southeastern Grocers is reportedly mulling a sale.

BJ’s Wholesale Club had a record quarter. The FDA is sending out warning letters to vape manufacturers. And one c-store chain has plans to dominate Detroit.

Target had a very rough third quarter. Gas prices are trending higher before Thanksgiving. And Pilot is getting serious about EV charging.

Walmart keeps becoming an even bigger force in grocery. Several c-store chains are investing in an e-commerce software company. And the CEO of Ahold Delhaize’s US operations is retiring.

Deli meats and cheeses appear to be the source of a listeria outbreak. RJ Reynolds wants to toss a new bill banning the sale of flavored tobacco products in California. And Amazon may be preparing to lay off as many as 10,000 workers.

Albertsons’ $4 billion shareholder payout remains on hold. Keurig Dr Pepper is extending its reach. And a mandate to put graphic health warnings on cigarette packaging has been postponed.

Big layoffs are coming to Juul. Target rolls out a super-sized new store design. And Foxtrot opens its first Maryland store.

Rising food prices led to a huge quarter for discounter Grocery Outlet. California voters upheld a flavored tobacco ban. And c-store packaged beverage sales are strong.

New research reveals what Kroger could gain from its merger with Albertsons. C-stores are a prime spot for product discovery. And Sprouts Farmers Market is opening two new stores.

Gas prices are dropping. But Thanksgiving dinner prices are climbing. Plus, why online grocer Thrive Market has no plans to open a brick-and-mortar grocery store.

Grocery hiring dipped slightly. Nicotine sales slow. And the family behind Bashas Sumermarkets is getting into the metaverse. Read the full articles on our websites: Winsight Grocery Business and CSP Daily News

Publix is opening a bunch of new stores. Refuel Operating acquired some new c-stores. And Homeland Grocery Stores has a new CEO.

Washington state has filed suit against Albertsons. Majors Management bought a half dozen c-stores. And Rouses Markets is growing–despite some big supply chain headaches.

Casey’s is doubling down on electric vehicle chargers. H-E-B is opening two new stores. And Trader Joe’s is set to sit down with its new union.

Dollar General is under investigation over pricing. C-store chain Murphy USA is showing its resilience. And grocery delivery platform Shipt is facing some heat over its independent contractors.