Acosta: C-stores evolve beyond fuel
According to Acosta Group, retailers need to expand beyond impulse categories while maintaining speed and convenience.
Thorvardur de Shong
Love’s Travel Stops upgrades loyalty program
“Love’s Rewards is a reimagining of how loyalty is rewarded on the road,” said Patrick McLean, chief marketing officer at Love’s.
Kroger pharmacies add Zepbound KwikPen as GLP-1 access expands
“Our customers and communities want affordable, effective weight-management treatment options with real affordability,” said Colleen Lindholz, group vice president and president of Kroger Health.
NIQ releases beta of new AI-powered analytical capabilities in Ask Arthur
AI-guided analysis helps brands and retailers turn data into decision-ready insights.
Circana: U.S. foodservice traffic dips in 2025 as spending per visit rises
The Circana data reflects the ongoing economic pressure on consumers.
Rina Shah
Senior Vice President, Head of Enterprise Specialty Pharmacy, Walgreens.
The United Family opens new Albertsons Market location
The location showcases the latest evolution of the Albertsons Market banner and introduces a variety of services and departments offered by the company across New Mexico to shoppers in Lovington for the first time.
Pilot launches Pilot eats food brand across travel centers
Pilot Eats Express will focus on quicker grab-and-go options at about 200 locations, including artisan pizza, chicken wings and tenders, and snackable sides.
Kroger reports Q4 sales growth as new CEO outlines strategy
“Kroger delivered a strong finish to the year, with improving market share trends and solid sales growth that reflect meaningful progress strengthening the business,” CEO Greg Foran said.
ALDI expands to Maine with first store in Portland
The expansion boosts ALDI’s Northeast presence as it edges toward its goal of 3,200 U.S. stores by 2028.
Monfort Companies divests convenience portfolio in multi-buyer seal
Monfort owned and operated around 80 convenience stores across Colorado, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin.
AI, clean beauty and U.S. growth reshape global cosmetics outlook
Much of that momentum is being shaped by U.S. consumer demand, AI-enabled personalization and accelerating premium skincare adoption across mass retail channels.
Amazon deepens AI push with $50B OpenAI investment
Amazon and OpenAI announced a multi-year partnership with a $50 billion investment and expanded AWS commitments.
QuikTrip opens 1,200th store
With 1,200 stores across 21 states and over 32,000 employees, QuikTrip continues expanding its national presence.
Wegmans releases statement on facial recognition technology
Wegmans maintained that its objective is straightforward: “Our goal is simple — to keep our stores safe and secure.”
Fresh Thyme Market relaunches Own Brand portfolio
The retailer is rebuilding its private label with a curated selection focused on customer needs, prioritizing products shoppers rely on and request most often.