DoorDash expands food access for SNAP households
With these additions, over 50,000 stores nationwide now accept SNAP/EBT payments on DoorDash, offering more affordable grocery delivery options for SNAP-eligible consumers.
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U.S. import cargo volumes set to fall in first half of 2026
Ben Hackett, founder of Hackett Associates, said tariffs have brought “a global change in trade relations” that is weighing on import volumes.
1-800-Flowers.com joins Instacart app
Jon Feldman, chief commercial officer at 1-800-Flowers.com, said the integration helps the company reach customers where they shop and supports its local florist network.
Super Bowl and Winter Olympics make a busy retail weekend
45% of consumers intend to follow both events, underscoring the significant attention on one weekend.
Bed Bath & Beyond buys Tokens.com, entering tokenized real estate finance
Tokenized real estate finance uses blockchain to digitally represent ownership or financing rights, enabling division of property values into smaller, regulated digital units.
L.A. Libations and Circana partner for real-time market insights to emerging beverage brands
Under the agreement, Circana will serve as the strategic partner for market insights throughout the L.A. Libations ecosystem.
Love’s outlines $700M investment plan for 2026
Love’s Travel Stops will invest $700 million in 2026 for new stores, remodels, loyalty upgrades, foodservice, and alternative energy projects.
Tony Harris, SVP of Corporate Operations at 7-Eleven, steps down
Harris played a key role in advancing the multi-year integration of Speedway locations into 7-Eleven’s corporate store network.
Target marks 10th year of 1 million volunteer hours and expands community investments
In 2026, Target and nonprofit partners will choose 13 neighborhoods across the country for reimagined community spaces designed around locally identified needs.
Walmart reaches $1 trillion market cap as digital growth accelerates
The valuation places Walmart in an exclusive group of mostly technology companies.
Q1 becomes a key loyalty moment as AI transforms shopping habits
Brands have a significant chance in Q1 to enhance loyalty and retention as AI transforms the buyer journey, according to new Attentive surveys.
Amazon sets new Prime delivery speed record in 2025
Groceries and everyday essentials drove much of that growth.
SNAP restrictions raise implementation issues
USDA guidance leaves ‘candy’ and ‘soda’ undefined, complicating compliance for c-store retailers.
Parker’s Kitchen kicks off 50th anniversary year
Founded in 1976 in Midway, Ga., Parker’s Kitchen operates in Georgia and South Carolina, with 1,800 employees and over 1.1 million weekly transactions.
7-Eleven raises over $14 million for Children’s Miracle Network in 2025
In-store donations across 7-Eleven®, Speedway® and Stripes® stores help fund care for kids nationwide.
Costco brings U.S. same-day delivery model to Europe with Instacart
The launches in France and Spain reflect a broader trend among U.S. retailers and tech firms: exporting domestic e-commerce and fulfillment platforms worldwide as digital grocery and same-day delivery demand rises.