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Cumberland Farms will acquire Coen Markets. Target is lowering prices on thousands of products. And more than 5,200 independent convenience stores are deploying InStore.ai.

Albertsons is named in an alcohol bribery case. Krispy Krunchy Chicken is growing. And another report shows grocery prices increased in February.

Murphy USA will launch a refreshed store design in the second half of the year. Construction has begun on a major upgrade of a key Aldi distribution center. And the CSP editorial team has been named a finalist in a national award.

Gas and diesel prices are surging. Family Dollar continues to be heavily involved in store closures. And convenience store owners need to get ready for AI. 

 BJ's Wholesale Club can't open stores fast enough, Weigel's is expanding its loyalty ecosystem and Costco earnings shine in the second quarter

Grocery Outlet is closing a number of stores. C-store digital ordering is growing. And Walgreens is the latest retailer to test out body cameras on workers. 

Costco grocery prices are 21.4% lower than Walmart's. 7-Eleven has acquired 15 Short Line Express Market gas stations and c-stores. And the Teamsters union said it sees a concerning pattern in how Kroger treats workers.

Target has work to do following a sluggish fourth quarter, Pilot Co. has two new food concepts, and a new report says CPG companies need to lean into AI.

Anheuser-Busch buys BeatBox, the total U.S. nicotine market could reach about $67 billion in revenue by 2035, and an analysis of data points shows grocers engage in dynamic pricing.

Monfort Companies is exiting the convenience store industry. Target will stop carrying cereals made with certified synthetic colors. And Walmart settles its spark driver dispute for $100 million.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants $70 million for his city-run grocery stores. AI matters for convenience store category managers. And grocery shoppers are becoming more strategic with their shopping. 

Grocery prices are expected to continue to increase in 2026. It's a weird time to be in the convenience retail business. And there is another product recall involving a foreign substance. 

CPG companies are facing a day of reckoning due to tariffs. Aldi is dealing with a meatball recall. And health-focused consumers are reading more labels. 

Frozen food is becoming a major player at the meal table. A union is waving the white flag in its attempt to organize workers at Dash's Market. And c-store operators need to combat food waste.

Amazon replaces Walmart as No. 1 in revenues, OXXO USA welcomes a Mexican quick-service restaurant into one of its locations, and Walgreens layoffs surpass 600.

Walmart has a strong fourth quarter, DoorDash thinks it can compete with Amazon in grocery, and Wawa offers a deal on chicken sandwiches for a limited time.

Tiger Fuel is linking its car wash and c-store loyalty programs. Landing, a network of flexible-stay apartments, joins forces with Gopuff. And Walmart's grocery penetration grows to a record 72%.

Ahold Delhaize USA breaks ground on the largest distribution center in its network. Convenience-store and car wash chain Ridi Stores is expanding into Indiana. And Supermarket News readers have some words for new Kroger CEO Greg Foran.

Kraft Heinz is pausing plans to split into two companies, Arko Petroleum Corp. prices its initial public offering at $18 per share, and grocery price inflation slowed in January.

Target's new strategy puts the focus on the customer experience. Wesco has doubled its online delivery sales. And Florida has found an herbicide in some grocery store bread.

Instacart and Toast announce a partnership. Convenience stores already are planning foodservice for the busy summer months. And Amazon Pharmacy plans to expand same-day prescription delivery to 4,500 cities and towns by the end of 2026.

CVS Health has a strong fourth quarter, BP's retail and convenience business was not as fortunate during its third quarter, and Target makes some key executive moves.

Kroger has a new CEO, the Kent Companies established two operating divisions with new presidents, and Natural Grocers plans to open its first store in Wisconsin.

Kroger continues to wait on naming its next CEO. Shell plc reports a dip in profits in the fourth quarter. And Amazon is still touting grocery after closing close to 200 brick and mortar locations.

Walmart hits the $1 trillion market cap threshold. Love's Travel Stops is investing $700 million in building new locations and remodeling existing ones in 2026. And Sheetz plans to open 14 new convenience stores in southeast Michigan.

New Walmart CEO John Furner spends his first week on the road, big-name brands are ready to take the spotlight during Super Bowl Sunday, and New York City will have its first free grocery store.

Dash In convenience-store operator Wills Group elects a new chairman of the board. Spinx is partnering with Tote.ai. And Target's new CEO is in the hot seat.

7-Eleven opens its 15th airport location in the United States, Sunday marked the start of significant changes to SNAP, and CSP has named Joe Hamza, chief operating officer of Nouria Energy, as its 2026 Retail Leader of the Year.Learn more about our CRU event: https://informaconnect.com/convenience-retailing-university/?utm_source=skot&utm_medium=radio&utm_campaign=cru26

Costco is facing a lawsuit over its rotisserie chicken. Campbell Oil Co. has acquired the gasoline and fuel division of Smith Oil Co. And Trader Joe's rules when it comes to customer service.Learn more about our CRU event: https://informaconnect.com/convenience-retailing-university/?utm_source=skot&utm_medium=radio&utm_campaign=cru26

FEMSA names a CEO for OXXO USA. Amazon is shutting down its biometric palm pay service Amazon One. And lawsuits continue against makers of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs over side effects.Learn more about our CRU event: https://informaconnect.com/convenience-retailing-university/?utm_source=skot&utm_medium=radio&utm_campaign=cru26

Amazon is at it again … the delivery giant announced another round of cuts. Walmart strengthens its pharmacy. And Holiday Oil has a new CEO. Learn more about our CRU event: https://informaconnect.com/convenience-retailing-university/?utm_source=skot&utm_medium=radio&utm_campaign=cru26

Amazon is closing all Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores, Walgreens has resumed selling e-cigarette products in stores nationwide, and Rich Products acquires North America's largest manufacturer of private-label take-and-bake pizzas.⁠Click here to learn more about our CRU event!

Two members of Congress have introduced a bipartisan bill that creates a federal framework for the regulation of CBD. The number of U.S. convenience stores slightly decreased for the second year in a row. And AI agents are expected to dominate the grocery retail network by 2030. ⁠Click here to learn more about our CRU event!

A lawsuit against Whole Foods over a tobacco surcharge levied against some employees can proceed, ShopRite is reportedly buying three stores from co-op members, and Alltown Fresh has launched its Love Your Breakfast (and Your Heart)! campaign.⁠Click here to learn more about our CRU event!

Lidl US parts ways with its fifth CEO in less than a decade. Supermarkets are swamped ahead of a massive storm expected this weekend. And Buc-ee's plans to make its Nebraska debut.⁠Click here to learn more about our CRU event!

Smithfield Foods is buying hot dog brand Nathan's Famous for about $450 million. Maryland lawmakers introduce legislation aimed at preventing dynamic, surveillance-based grocery pricing. And consumers are less concerned about rising grocery prices than they were a year ago, one survey says. ⁠Click here to learn more about our CRU event!

Private-label sales set a record in 2025. Sunoco has acquired 36 convenience stores from Pops Mart Fuel. And Meijer will offer customers online medical visits without health insurance.  

Wawa is closing its first and only digital convenience store. Food Lion is expanding its presence in the Carolinas. And Walmart on Friday unveiled a raft of executive changes.

Kroger continues to expand its partnerships with third-party delivery companies. Kwik Trip has two new candy bars. And subscription service company ButcherBox makes its retail debut at Target.

The Credit Card Competition Act is reintroduced. U.S. fresh produce sales are expected to grow modestly through 2026. And Casey's General Stores is expanding its goodstop sub-brand in Iowa.

Grocery prices have increased the most in over three years, a new bill could extend the deadline on the looming hemp-THC product ban, and Sam's Club reaches its 100% Made Without standard for its private label line. 

QuikTrip is further expanding its footprint in Kentucky. Grocery technology firm Simbe launches an update of its shelf-scanning robot. And Walmart and drone-delivery specialist Wing said they plan to expand the aerial delivery service to several major metro markets. 

Instacart is now being chased by New York's Attorney General. 7-Eleven has new breakfast offerings. And the prices for everyday consumer goods, including food and beverages, rose for the 10th straight month in December. 

The Save Mart Companies names a new president and chief executive officer. Alltown Fresh convenience stores launches its first merchandise and apparel line. And Save A Lot will remove seven artificial dyes from its private-label products.

 Casey's rolls out a new employee-developed pizza. Amazon has a new Dash Cart. And California retailers now have a state-approved list they can use to determine which tobacco products can be legally sold in the state.

Chestnut Group names a new CEO. Seven & i Holdings, 7-Eleven's parent company, enters 2026 with a renewed focus on growth, customer value and organizational transformation. And Afresh has a new chief revenue officer

SNAP restrictions are now in place in some states. The convenience store industry is in mourning following the deaths of two prominent figures. And Kroger says it will be making a comeback in the Houston area. 

There's going to be a new CEO at bp. CSP has announced the finalists in its 2026 Category Manager of the Year Awards. And Walmart and PepsiCo are accused of collaborating on a price-fixing scheme

Ahold Delhaize USA will be closing 6 fulfillment centers. Informa Connect and NexChapter release details of a retail media event. And Publix launches a new prescription savings tool.

Convenience stores are increasingly becoming meal destinations. The lawsuits over how Kroger handles promotions and overtime pay are not going away. And several fuel and convenience associations ask the Trump administration to support the year-round sale of E15 gasoline.

The trial of a former Market Basket CEO is about to begin. Pepsi looks to reduce prices and eliminate some products. And kratom-related products are now illegal in Ohio.