Walmart to launch weeklong Deals event June 22
Walmart will hold its annual Walmart Deals event June 22-28, featuring thousands of discounts across key categories and introducing early access to select hot Deal drops for eligible Walmart+ members.
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NRF: Father’s Day spending to hit all-time high
Online shopping leads purchasing plans, while electronics and personal care gifts post the biggest gains.
7-Eleven launches 31st year of Operation Chill program
The annual program will provide nearly 740,000 free Slurpee coupons to law enforcement agencies nationwide to reward children for positive behavior and community-minded actions.
Consumers favor whole-food protein over shakes survey finds
A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults by Pre Brands shows consumers want clean, transparent nutrition that satisfies hunger without heavily processed foods.
Retail sales extend winning streak in May
Retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May as consumers continued spending despite elevated gas prices, tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty.
Pump & Pantry to acquire 21 Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh stores
The Nebraska-based convenience retailer will grow to 69 locations through the acquisition.
Gourmet food helps drive convenience store traffic
Foodservice has become a critical growth driver for c-store operators as tobacco sales decline and alcohol sales soften.
Vida Health and Instacart partner to link nutrition care with grocery access
New collaboration enables Vida's human-led cardiometabolic care team to leverage Instacart’s Fresh Funds technology, making nutrition guidance more accessible and actionable for members.
New York moves to curb data-driven pricing practices
The One Fair Price Act limits companies from using consumer data like browsing history, location, and income to set prices.
Walmart gives $10.8 million to Matthew 25: Ministries for disaster relief fleet expansion
The philanthropic investment will help Matthew 25: Ministries add seven laundry trailers and multi-service shower units from Walmart and P&G, as well as tow vehicles and generators.
FMI names finalists for 2026 Store Manager Awards
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced the 12 finalists for its 2026 Store Manager Awards, recognizing grocery retail leaders who have demonstrated excellence in operations, leadership, innovation and community engagement.
FemiClear begins new chapter under Venture Life ownership
The women’s health brand expects the acquisition to drive growth, increase awareness and expand access to its intimate health solutions.
Hershey’s Brent Cotten to retire after 34 years
Cotten has served as one of Hershey's most visible industry ambassadors, representing the company across major trade associations, customer events and global industry forums.
Dolly Parton’s first Tennessean Travel Stop to open on June 24
The travel center is the result of a partnership between Dolly Parton, her longtime manager Danny Nozell, and Gregory H. Sachs, owner of the Tennessean Travel Stop brand, which has operated since 2017.
Buc-ee’s breaks ground on first North Carolina travel center June 10
The North Carolina project is part of a broader growth strategy that continues to push the Texas-based chain into new markets.
Sweets & Snacks Expo opens in Las Vegas with record attendance
Record attendance, bold flavor innovation, functional snacks, and nostalgia-driven candies highlighted the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo's Las Vegas debut.