C-stores push further into grocery
C-stores are positioning themselves to capture more of the in-between trips, whether shoppers need dinner, milk, beverages, or a few forgotten essentials.
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NRF joins PACT AI to shape standards for retail AI
The coalition aims to develop shared methods for evaluating AI systems as adoption grows and policymakers shape governance.
Emarsys: Most brands struggle to operationalize AI
Real-time and operational data gaps are limiting brands’ ability to use AI effectively across customer engagement, according to Emarsys.
FTC and 22 states sue Amazon over ad auction pricing
Regulators allege that Amazon used undisclosed surcharges to raise advertising costs while telling advertisers that its auctions followed a second-price model.
Shell grows U.S. c-store network with Tri Star acquisition
Shell is taking full ownership of Tri Star Energy, adding 320 retail sites and supply agreements with 552 dealer-owned locations.
Acosta expands reach in urban c-store channel
Acosta’s urban van program reaches 24,000 independent convenience stores and bodegas across 12 major U.S. markets.
Amazon Ads targets Gen Z with back-to-college campaign
The First Day Ready campaign targets college-bound Gen Z consumers across Amazon’s digital platforms and an immersive University of Wisconsin-Madison event.
Meijer expands Downriver Chip Co. distribution
The Michigan family business has expanded from an initial 12-store test to shelves across Meijer stores statewide.
Costco adds custom cake delivery through Instacart
The new service uses Instacart’s FoodStorm technology to connect online orders with Costco bakery and deli departments.
Walmart launches women’s fashion brand Scenario
The new Scenario brand expands Walmart’s private-brand fashion portfolio with a 280-piece collection largely priced below $25.
Consumer Brands raises concerns about shopping app data
Discrepancies included nutritional information such as calories, sugar, and sodium that did not match product labels.
Ship.com launches AI shipping tools for online sellers
The new tools automate shipping tasks for online sellers and allow developers to embed shipping capabilities into AI applications.
7-Eleven joins Ibotta Performance Network
The partnership brings performance-based CPG digital offers to more than 11,500 U.S. locations.
Instacart partners with Petsense for same-day delivery
Petsense customers can now order pet food and supplies through Instacart for delivery in as fast as an hour.
Kroger and Instacart combine grocery and prescription delivery
Kroger customers can now have groceries and eligible prescriptions delivered together in a single Instacart-powered order.
Acosta: Fresh foods poised to drive retail growth
Fresh foods are becoming an increasingly important driver of differentiation, loyalty and growth across the food retail sector.