Retail Daily

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.

Prepared food and dispensed beverage sales are up at Casey's General Stores. Costco enjoyed a boost from fresh-food sales. And thieves reportedly stole thousands of dollars from customers' gift cards at a Giant Eagle store in Pennsylvania.

Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery service. Ahold Delhaize USA is coming under fire on how it is dealing with methane and greenhouse gas emissions. And Casey's General Stores will start rebranding CEFCO convenience stores.

Freedom Oil Co. sells its 27 convenience stores to Mizpah Ventures, CVS Health uses its Investor Day as a megaphone for the retailer's success, and a new study says Instacart's AI pricing tools are making some grocery orders more expensive. 

President Trump goes after foreign food producers in an attempt to lower food prices. 7-Eleven, Inc. and its parent company, Tokyo-based Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd., have reached a settlement in an FTC lawsuit. And grocery ecommerce sales continue to surge. 

Kroger will pay Ocado $350 million as it closes some automated warehouses. Anheuser-Busch plans to acquire BeatBox. And Mars Inc. has received unconditional approval from the European Commission for its pending acquisition of Kellanova.

Target makes a move to try to keep up with Amazon and Walmart. Kwik Trip opens a second distribution center. And Grocery Outlet revises its fourth quarter earnings due to the pause in SNAP benefits.

Costco is suing the Trump administration over tariffs. Rebel convenience-store owner Anabi Oil Corp. buys 12 Cox Family Stores. And Dollar General continued to grow its share of the grocery market during the third quarter.

CVS will pay almost $38M in a settlement involving the over-dispensing of insulin pens. 7-Eleven expands its fresh food lineup. And Albertsons launches an AI-powered shopping assistant.

San Francisco is suing some of the country's biggest ultraprocessed foods manufacturers. Amazon wants to bring groceries to shoppers in 30 minutes or less. And the Tennessean Travel Stop has a new business partner: Dolly Parton.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are questioning the impact of a new law regulating pharmacy benefit managers. 7-Eleven and Speedy Cafes are offering limited time deals. And Black Friday was a success for most retailers.

Protestors again demonstrate at Hannaford locations in Vermont. Alimentation Couche-Tard is seeing early success from its push into food. And a company that manufactures a nasal spray sold at Walgreens issues a recall.

Discount stores are experiencing a boost in traffic. Alimentation Couche-Tard opens a new distribution center. And the cost of Thanksgiving dinner drops.