Maverik rolls out Piston’s cardless fueling at 800+ sites
With Piston, drivers initiate transactions via secure QR or authorization codes, eliminating physical card workflows.
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7-Eleven to pay $1.2 million over illegal vape sales
Sixteen 7-Eleven stores near DC schools illegally sold more than 7,500 vapes and e-cigarettes.
Kroger raises outlook as grocery demand remains strong
The beat-and-raise quarter reinforces a broader trend: grocery is holding up while discretionary retail cools.
Exotec’s Arthur Bellamy: Why warehouse automation is retail’s future
“The warehouse is no longer just the back end of retail. It is the beating heart of modern commerce. And automation is the only way to keep pace with what shoppers expect today.”
Casey’s reports 19.5% net income growth in Q1
Casey’s said its previously disclosed fiscal 2026 outlook remains unchanged.
RaceTrac to buy Potbelly in $566 million all-cash deal
With Potbelly, RaceTrac gains a national restaurant chain with operations in 30 states, strengthening its push into foodservice.
Jebb Maginnis of Creative Data Research named CDA’s 2025 Dean of the Industry
Maginnis, based in Covington, La., started his career in the convenience store industry working with his father in the family’s wholesale fuel distribution and convenience store business.
Import outlook turns negative for holiday season
“The trade outlook for the final months of the year is not optimistic.”
Swipe fees cost households $1,800 a year
Merchants paid a record $236.4 billion in card swipe fees last year. Retailers warn that these costs, now second only to labor, are increasing consumer prices.
Hy-Vee RedMedia launches sponsored product ads with Instacart Carrot Ads
Display ads set to follow later this year, expanding CPG brand opportunities online.
BLS revision erases nearly 1 million jobs
The adjustment size and rising layoffs in retail and other sectors imply the labor market may be losing momentum faster than government stats initially showed.
Sam’s Club maps out growth with new stores and digital push
With 600 clubs and $90 billion in sales, Sam’s Club is investing in convenience, private-label expansion and new fulfillment capabilities to stay ahead of competitors.
Retailers urge permanent ban on SNAP EBT fees
More than 1,000 retailers and trade groups are warning that new fees could drive up food costs and push stores out of the SNAP program.
Love’s, Buc-ee’s, Poppy Market, RaceTrac and Stewart’s expand nationwide
From Texas to Idaho, California to Florida and New York, leading retailers expand.
Circle K enhances digital payments with Relay partnership
Drivers can now use Relay to purchase fuel, DEF, and in-store items directly at Circle K.
Dollar Tree and Dollar General still have room to grow
Despite years of aggressive growth, both dollar chains remain far from saturated.