Consumer spending drives U.S. economy to fastest growth in two years
The labor market, meanwhile, has slowed considerably.
Thorvardur de Shong
Southeastern Grocers rebrands as The Winn-Dixie Company
“This is a defining moment, more than a name change. It proudly declares who we are and where we’re headed,” said Anthony Hucker, chairman and CEO of The Winn-Dixie Company.
Joel Rampoldt steps down as Lidl CEO
The leadership change comes as Lidl continues to struggle to gain consistent traction in the highly competitive U.S. grocery market.
Pops Mart sells c-store business in multi-buyer deal
As part of the deal, Sunoco acquired 36 of Pops Mart’s 54 convenience stores
Inmar Intelligence debuts digital coupons program for c-store retailers
The initiative introduces digital coupons to retail segments lacking them, helping convenience stores boost loyalty, increase basket size, and offer extra value to shoppers.
Weigel’s rolls out MyWeigel’s Pay
The new payment option reduces pump friction by enabling faster pay-at-the-pump and easier account management.
Sheetz named Convenience Retailer of the Year
What makes Sheetz unique isn’t just its size, but its deliberate approach to retail execution
Circana: December retail sales reinforce the 2025 spending plateau
Overall, retail closed 2025 with 2% dollar growth and flat unit demand across all three segments.
Circle K makes Texas c-store first with THC beverages
The launch signifies a significant expansion of functional and alcohol-alternative beverages in the c-store channel.
Walmart announces leadership changes
“These internal promotions reflect our culture of opportunity and the depth of our leadership bench.“
Vibes: Brand text messages are driving purchases at scale
New consumer data from Vibes shows text messaging has evolved from a marketing touchpoint into a direct path to purchase for millions of shoppers.
BrakeTime makes Burger King franchise deal to speed QSR expansion
The rollout will start in Illinois and Texas, two of BrakeTime’s largest markets.
Amazon takes aim at Walmart with supersized Chicago big-box store
Amazon plans a nearly 229,000-square-foot superstore in suburban Chicago, surpassing typical Walmart Supercenters and signaling a new phase in its retail strategy.
Target expands style offerings with exclusive bedding collection by Jeremiah Brent
“I’ve always believed that good design isn’t meant to sit still — it’s meant to be lived with,” said Jeremiah Brent.
AI, mobile loyalty and subscriptions to be key 2026 C-store growth drivers
Tim Ridgely, Paytronix VP of engineering, says advances in lightweight AI and affordable hardware enable businesses to adopt advanced tools without major infrastructure costs.
Meijer helps launch Grand Rapids beverage brand oHy
The product uses elemental magnesium to produce free hydrogen gas in water, a process the company says offers antioxidant and recovery benefits while keeping a clean, smooth taste.