Wawa opens fourth Centre County site as competitors expand nationwide
Wawa plans to open a new store in College Township as part of a goal to open 10 locations in Centre and nearby counties within five years, according to State College.
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7-Eleven seeks bold new products for 2026 Brands with Heart Showcase
The program gives emerging CPG brands a chance to shine in 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores nationwide
Wegmans to open first Charlotte store next year
Wegmans plans to hire about 450 employees for the Charlotte store.
FEMSA names Jose Antonio Fernández Garza-Lagüera CEO
Through its OXXO brand, FEMSA is expanding internationally, including recent moves into the United States convenience-store market.
Amazon expands Multi-Channel Fulfillment to Walmart, Shopify and SHEIN
Amazon’s logistics division is expanding its reach, enabling more merchants to utilize its fulfillment network.
NRF forecasts record Halloween spending
Almost half of consumers started shopping in September or earlier, with discount stores experiencing the largest increase in foot traffic.
Bain projects $975B in holiday sales
Survey finds consumers will shop more in-store this year than last.
Target increases delivery to close gap with Amazon and Walmart
Target is betting that combining store-based fulfillment with faster delivery options will help it regain momentum after four years of sluggish sales and heightened competition.
Amazon CEO: Seller partnership is retail’s most substantial collaboration
CEP Andy Jassy cited small businesses like Lillie’s of Charleston, which increased sales by 156% after focusing on Amazon during the pandemic, as proof of the platform’s transformative impact.
Wawa names Doug Martin as CMO
At Wawa, Martin will oversee brand, advertising, marketing, loyalty, consumer insights, and store design.
Back-to-school sales slip as shoppers spread out purchases
Circana’s Marshal Cohen says shoppers are reshaping retail seasons, requiring marketers to adapt ahead of the holiday period.
Wegmans and Buffalo Bills extend and expand partnership
Wegmans named Official Tailgate Headquarters and Founding Partner of New Highmark Stadium.
Ahold Delhaize and Global FoodBanking Network renew partnership
After a successful first year, Ahold Delhaize and The Global FoodBanking Network are extending their partnership to deliver even more meals.
Target to open seven new stores this fall
New stores opening on Oct. 12 and 19 will feature shop-in-shops with Apple, CVS, Disney, Starbucks, Target Optical, and expanded fresh food sections.
Sprouts Farmers Market to hire 400+ associates nationwide
With strong second-quarter results and more than 35 new stores planned for 2025, Sprouts is ramping up hiring events to fill 437 roles across the country.
Albertsons taps Google Cloud to power next-Gen grocery innovation
With over 13 million monthly users, Albertsons Cos. expands its digital ecosystem using Google’s AI commerce tech, making shopping more predictive and effortless.