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Kroger to expand ecommerce offerings
Expects to improve ecommerce profitability by approximately $400 million in 2026
SPAR Group names William Linnane permanent CEO
Linnane said he is honored to lead the team as SPAR advances its strategy to build a leaner and more profitable organization.
Dollar General names Emily Taylor chief operating officer, elevates merchandising leaders
Veteran merchant credited with driving pOpshelf expansion and digital innovation takes on expanded operational role
Dollar General taps Travis Nixon as Senior Vice President of AI Optimization
"With greater strategic integration of AI, we look forward to accelerating and expanding existing efforts to drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and customer-centric innovation.”
Industry mourns passing of Len Genovese
The former president and CEO of Genovese Drug Stores, Inc., passed away on November 1, 2025, at the age of 91.
A retail tech arms race is imminent
If Walmart, which continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence and other advanced technology, saw the need to join forces with OpenAI, it’s likely other major retailers that intend to maintain their standing in the marketplace will follow suit.
The transformation of MMR and CDR reflects five seminal industry changes
David Pinto looks at the five major changes in the mass retail market and what we did to reflect those changes
Consumers are resilient, and divided
Across income levels, shoppers are making deliberate trade-offs — trading restaurants for home cooking, premium brands for store brands, and full-price retailers for discount grocers.
A guide to viability for independent grocers
Thom Blischok argues that independent grocers can successfully compete with the big chains by leaning into their strengths.
People Who Made a Difference: Derek Gaskins, Head of Guest Experience, bp
‘I have always believed that everything begins with the guest.’
Circana boosts c-store coverage with $15B in food sales data
The enhancement offers clients an unmatched view of on-the-go consumption trends, providing a comprehensive look at perishable sales across U.S. convenience store chains.
Wawa closes last standalone drive-thru store
“We are constantly testing new concepts to meet the needs of our customers, including store design,” Wawa said.
7-Eleven’s Laredo Taco Company turns up the heat with Cheetos menu
The Flamin’ Hot lineup is available for a limited time at participating Laredo Taco Company locations