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Aldi shoppers are frustrated over the grocer's blind box promotion, consumers turn to wholesale club gas stations, and a SNAP waiver is ruled to be unlawful.

Wawa opens in its 14th state. Giant Eagle sues insurance broker over opioid suits. And Triple A projects 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles between June 27 and July 5.

Fuel prices fall, Kroger reports higher sales in its first quarter and Kwik Trip is closing 13 alcohol and tobacco stores.

Trader Joe's shoppers are celebrating, Casey's has big aspirations for its chicken wing program, and Publix has another item baking in its bakery. 

Convenience stores aren't just about gas and snacks anymore, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is making his pitch to lower grocery prices, and private-label brands hold a pretty big advantage.

Aldi is the most trusted grocery store brand. The price of gas drops. And a Whole Foods' union is good to go. 

Walmart turns to empty retail space to improve delivery. Casey's sells 41 stores and exits Mississippi. And Canada tries to help smaller grocers.

Two top convenience leaders are leaving bp. DoorDash is rolling out a new AI-powered shopping feature. And Buc-ee's sets the opening date for its first Arizona travel center.

Grocery prices barely move in May. Casey's expects to open at least 120 stores. And Kroger is in trouble again.  Join us for Outlook Leadership 2026: https://informaconnect.com/outlook-leadership/?utm_source=skot&utm_medium=radio&utm_campaign=ol26

Dash In arrives in North Carolina, bp reorganizes into two segments, and InConvenience Inc. partners with Lula Commerce. 

Consumers want their protein and fiber, breakfast in the deli section is an emerging trend, and AAA says there is some relief at the pump.

Walmart shareholders reject a proposal involving workers and tech, Pilot reimagines chicken, and King Kullen Grocery names its first woman president.

Instacart partners with virtual cardiometabolic provider Vida Health, new hemp-derived product laws are in the works, and Shipt rolls out a cart-building feature

Circle K launches exclusive Butterfinger bakery lineup, Pilot Co. is hiring 10,000 for summer travel season, and Save A Lot spotlights fresh in-store meat cutting.

Cumberland Farms has officially completed its acquisition of Coen Markets, digital screens drive sales in grocery, and Dollar General shows serious momentum.

Kwik Trip is moving to Nebraska, Kroger expands its robot workforce, and 7-Eleven celebrates National Donut Day in style.

Cumberland Farms reports impressive earnings, lower gas prices drive overall sales at Costco, and Sprouts Farmers Market looks to establish roots in New England.

Costco shoppers should not expect to see anything from tariff refunds, Dolly Parton is ready to gas up, and Target is being sued for its yogurt-flavored claim. 

Nate Brazier leaves Stinker Stores, CVS wants to keep doing business in the Volunteer State, and Mirabito acquires nine Quicklee's convenience stores.

SNAP spending is going through some changes, Bp removes a chair and director, and Walmart is getting good at delivery.

There's a new vice president of retail operations at Global Partners. Two associations applaud the president's attempt to relax store refrigeration regulations. And a group of Democratic senators calls on the FDA to reverse its authorization of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes.

Walmart delivers a strong first quarter, the FDA has a warning for those selling unauthorized tobacco products, and beverages are booming.

7-Eleven suffers a data breach, Raley's Companies launches an in-store retail media network with Grocery TV, and Kwik Trip wins a food safety award.

Kroger loses another executive, Kwik Trip is a big winner once again, and Canadian Asian grocer T&T Supermarket gets ready for its California debut.

The House passes legislation to allow E15 sales year-round, the first NYC-run grocery store will open this year, and GPM Investments is expanding its EV charging network.

Canadian grocers get caught doing maple washing, younger consumers are turning to cannabis, and Kroger's interim CEO made $14 million last year.

Kwik Trip again wins the best gas station award, Dollar Tree opens up another distribution center, and Kathy Williams is now senior category manager for packaged beverages and tobacco at TXB.

Walmart to cut or relocate 1,000 jobs. Flavored alcohol continues to take share in convenience stores. And a former “Saturday Night Live”  producer will open the NACS Show.

Grocery prices were up in April, Shell reports a jump in profits, and the Trump administration is trying to lower beef prices. 

A convenience-store foodservice veteran starts at Timewise, Target is increasing its store remodeling efforts, and Natural Grocers is showing signs of struggle.

Prices for essential household goods are up, Sunoco is stronger than ever, and the Department of Justice reaches a settlement involving turkey, pork and chicken prices.

A new flagship convenience store for Freshies, a digital movement from Giant Eagle, and Arko's losses shrink.

Publix pulls back on open carry of firearms stance, Par Pacific Holdings flips its financial sheet, and Target is turning to TikTok and Insta.

An acquisition for Colonial Oil Industries.,Target's new strategy shows positive signs, and mascots team up on a new Wawa smoothie.

Publix takes a rare hit during the first quarter, Whataburger and Refuel have partnered up, and Canadian grocer Loblaw is diving deeper into AI.

Market Basket has a new leader, C-store service is up, and Ingles Market gets an unwelcomed member of the board

Numbers are up at Murphy USA and FEMSA, a new look for Publix, and Amazon's AI agent needs work.

Walmart opens a third milk facility, C-store operators in Texas await a ruling on hemp-derived THC products, and Target puts new tech into a Receive Center.

bp's earnings more than double, Ahold Delhaize USA expands Click2Cart, and Legacy Markets completes the acquisition of 10 PowerTrac convenience and liquor stores.

7-Eleven is betting on store upgrades to defend its market leadership, B&R Stores Inc. is acquiring a Family Fare store in Beatrice, Nebraska, and InConvenience Inc. is adding an "Iowa Grown" section to a cooler at its Davenport, Iowa, store.

New inventory management technology pays off for a grocery chain, demand for Zyn continues, and the third annual Casey's Innovation Summit is underway.

Seven & i Holdings to remodel 7,000 7-Elevens, specialty retailers are gaining market share, and Royal Farms enters South Carolina.

A former Market Basket CEO fails to prove his case in court, 7-Eleven joins the protein craze, and CVS may be wiped out of Tennessee. 

Sheetz hits a major sustainability milestone, Canadian grocer Sobeys readies electronic shelf label technology, and C-store employees enter the Private Label Hall of Fame.

The tariff refund portal opens, Chestnut Market is in need of a CEO, and fiber is the new protein.

Walmart is opening new stores and remodeling others. BIC wins in court while Trader Joe's decides to settle.

Costco's attorneys peck holes in a rotisserie chicken lawsuit, consumers are drinking coffee away from home, and Albertsons enhances its retail media network.

2025 was another record year for in-store sales at convenience stores, the FTC seeks public comment regarding unfair or deceptive fee practices by online delivery platforms, and two convenience-store chains make the Top 50 Global Retailers list.

Instacart acquires Instaleap, Smart Store Coolers hit up another location and Save A Lot makes changes to its Hispanic private-label line. 

Yesway hopes to raise up to nearly $321 million in its IPO. Dollar General plans to expand its in-store audio network. And vote now for the nation's best gas station food.

Grocery prices were down in March. Brake Time Corner Market has acquired over a dozen FastLanes. And Publix continues its move into Kentucky.