ARKO posts stronger Q1 as transformation strategy gains traction
ARKO said investments in customer engagement, dealerization and new growth opportunities helped drive improved first-quarter performance.
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Giant Eagle names Ibotta exclusive digital promotions partner
Giant Eagle will join the Ibotta Performance Network, expanding digital offers and savings across its 200+ supermarkets and platforms.
HI-CHEW launches Lychee & Raspberry flavor at Walgreens
HI-CHEW unveils Lychee & Raspberry stick at Walgreens, combining tart raspberry with sweet lychee and refreshed packaging for the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo.
NIQ Brandbank and RangeMe expand wellness product discovery capabilities
Expanded integration brings verified wellness and functional attribute data into RangeMe, enabling faster, more confident product discovery for retail buyers.
Meijer backs educator development initiative in West Michigan
The initiative is offered at no cost to participating educators, helping remove financial barriers to access.
Publix Q1 sales rise 2% as earnings decline
Grocery retailer reports modest top-line growth while Medicare drug pricing changes weigh on results.
Walmart expands dairy production with new Texas plant
Walmart’s third milk plant highlights its strategy to control key grocery categories and deliver value through private brands.
Personalization boosts retail media as trust gap remains
New dunnhumby report signals caution around emerging technologies.
JiMMYBAR! brings creatine protein bar to 1,500+ convenience stores
The placement brings the bar to all 10 EG America banners.
Trader Joe’s mini tote craze shows power of viral retail moments
Trader Joe’s mini tote bags generate high engagement among loyal shoppers due to their viral appeal, low prices, and limited releases, making them a significant retail hit.
L’Oréal Q1 sales beat estimates as U.S. drives growth
The U.S. market is benefiting from strong retail partnerships, product innovation, and omnichannel execution.
GLP-1 ‘halo effect’ reshapes consumer behavior
New Acosta Group research shows GLP-1 users are driving shifts toward healthier eating, targeted wellness and new retail opportunities.
Sweets & Snacks Expo draws convenience focus
As the Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to Las Vegas, convenience retailers focus on new product innovation, grab-and-go formats, and premium snack trends to boost traffic, impulse buys, and higher-margin sales.
Shoppers shift food spend to c-stores
New Tillster data shows consumers are visiting c-stores more often for food as restaurant loyalty declines and value, convenience and speed take priority.
NACS CEO Frank Gleeson on the next phase of c-store growth
In an interview with MMR, NACS CEO Frank Gleeson explains that convenience stores are expanding beyond fuel and tobacco to include food, digital tools, and enhanced in-store experiences as the next phase of growth.