C-stores in 2025: Food, tech and media drive a convenience revolution
Intouch Insight’s 2025 Convenience Store Trends Report highlights rising demand for fresh meals, digital engagement, and personalized value.
Thorvardur de Shong
PepsiCo beats Q2 estimates despite North American sales dip
With new protein-packed snacks and cleaner labels on the way, PepsiCo is banking on innovation to lift lagging North American sales.
Walmart courts high-income shoppers as e-commerce turns profitable
Walmart aims to shed its discount-store image and attract high-income e-commerce shoppers.
RaceWay taps PAR Technology for new rewards program
The new program, built on the PAR Retail platform, aims to deliver exclusive offers, seamless transactions, and personalized experiences to customers.
PLMA opens registration for 2025 Private Label Trade Show in Chicago
“This is the premier event for the private label industry, uniting professionals from across the U.S. and around the globe to shape the future of store brands.”
Circana: Cool weather, consumer caution slow retail sales in June
Price growth in food and beverage remained stable, with minimal impact from tariffs to date.
US employers consider cutting health benefits as the costs of weight-loss drugs rise
The rising costs tied to GLP-1 drugs are emerging as a strategic workforce issue.
Yesway opens four new Allsup’s in Oklahoma and New Mexico
Retailer continues rapid expansion across the Southwest.
Walmart expands Neighborhood Market footprint across North Texas
Neighborhood Markets are Walmart’s more compact alternative to its traditional Supercenters.
Target to open eight new stores this summer in key markets
The new locations, opening in July and August, reflect Target’s focus on both large-format stores and localized customer convenience.
Amazon's crackdown on counterfeits results in $180 million in penalties and sanctions
Launched in 2020, the CCU has grown from a small team operating in two countries to a global force spanning 12 countries.
US tariffs threaten groceries, fashion, and auto sectors, Euromonitor warns
Tariffs on agriculture could lead to higher grocery store prices.
As prices rise, moms take lead family spending decisions
The study revealed that rising costs and an overload of choices are the primary stressors for mothers.
Mall Traffic eases in June following spring surge
Indoor malls continued to demonstrate the strongest performance among shopping formats.
Prime Day 2025 signals retail shift: Fewer discounts, bigger deals, smarter promotions
“This year, Amazon traded promotional volume for precision,” said Prashant Agrawal, CEO and Founder of Impact Analytics.
Amazon mobilizes to support flood-impacted communities in central Texas
Within hours of the flooding, Amazon provided financial assistance to its nonprofit partners and coordinated the delivery of food and emergency supplies.