NACS welcomes Frank Gleeson as president and CEO
Gleeson’s appointment signifies a historic change for the convenience and fuel retailing industry.
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FMI urges USDA to restrict SNAP penalties to willful violations
While welcoming new guidance, FMI warned that language on “involuntary withdrawal” should only apply to willful noncompliance, not accidental product-coding errors.
Instacart ends item price tests after backlash
Instacart stated it carefully considered customer feedback and admitted that pricing differences for identical items led to confusion and eroded trust.
7-Eleven CEO Joe DePinto to retire after two decades
DePinto said leading the company had been “the honor of my professional life.”
ARKO files for IPO of fuel distribution subsidiary
The subsidiary would handle the wholesale distribution of motor fuels to almost all of ARKO’s convenience stores that sell fuel.
How Electric Era’s Quincy Lee is reimagining EV charging for retailers
A former SpaceX engineer, Lee views energy infrastructure through the same systems approach that helped launch satellites.
BP names Meg O’Neill CEO amid retail and c-store overhaul
O’Neill will be BP’s fourth CEO since 2020, leading a company reset that transformed its retail and downstream operations.
FMI: Supermarket pharmacies at risk without PBM reform
FMI members operate approximately 12,000 supermarket pharmacies across the United States.
USPS to let retailers bid for last-mile delivery access in 2026
The Postal Service plans to open access to more than 18,000 local delivery units in early 2026, allowing retailers and other shippers to tap USPS’s last-mile network as Amazon’s delivery contract approaches expiration.
Four House Republicans join Democrats to force ACA subsidies vote
The subsidies, which expanded during the pandemic, have helped keep monthly health insurance premiums lower for millions of Americans.
NACS calls for action on retail crime before House Judiciary hearing
NACS noted that crimes at convenience and fuel stations often differ from traditional organized retail theft.
GIANT & MARTIN'S asks customers to help settle a few of the great holiday debates
Recent survey asked customers’ preferences on gift cards, fruitcake and eggnog.
High-frequency shoppers power online grocery surge
“Online grocery is evolving from just a convenient option to the preferred way to get groceries for many,” said David Bishop, partner at Brick Meets Click.
Casey’s posts double-digit earnings growth in Q2
Prepared food and drinks again led sales, with a 4.8% increase, driven by demand for whole pizzas, hot sandwiches, and drinks.
Circana: Rising prices weaken holiday sales momentum
Elevated prices are eroding consumers’ ability to spend on discretionary items, weakening holiday sales, even during crucial retail weeks.
Mass Market Retailers and Chain Drug Review honor 2025 “People Who Made a Difference”
The annual recognition, featured in the January issue of Mass Market Retailers, highlights individuals who consistently demonstrate excellence in leadership.