SNAP restrictions raise implementation issues
USDA guidance leaves ‘candy’ and ‘soda’ undefined, complicating compliance for c-store retailers.
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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.
V2X and Amazon form partnership on AI-driven warehousing
V2X will use Amazon’s warehouse automation and AI models to enhance inventory management, logistics visibility, and efficiency worldwide.
Oxxo USA names new CEO as U.S. expansion continues
The company has said that its long-term goal is to establish a strong presence in multiple U.S. regions.
Health-minded consumers now drive 40% of retail food and beverage sales
Circana reports wellness shoppers are still growing, favoring simple, multi-benefit products despite economic pressure.
Amazon to stop Amazon One palm payments
Amazon One allowed opted-in customers to pay or check in by scanning their palm after enrolling a payment method.
Circana: U.S. toy sales rebounded in 2025
The U.S. performance mirrored global momentum, with all markets returning to growth in 2025 for the first time in Circana’s history.
7-Eleven names 26 emerging brands for 2026 Brands with Heart showcase
The 2026 cohort was chosen from more than 700 applicants following a competitive review led by the retailer’s 7-Ventures & Emerging Brands team.
2026 sees slight decrease in convenience store count
Texas continues to lead the nation with 16,504 convenience stores, accounting for more than one in 10 U.S. locations.
Consumer spending drives U.S. economy to fastest growth in two years
The labor market, meanwhile, has slowed considerably.
Southeastern Grocers rebrands as The Winn-Dixie Company
“This is a defining moment, more than a name change. It proudly declares who we are and where we’re headed,” said Anthony Hucker, chairman and CEO of The Winn-Dixie Company.
Joel Rampoldt steps down as Lidl CEO
The leadership change comes as Lidl continues to struggle to gain consistent traction in the highly competitive U.S. grocery market.
Pops Mart sells c-store business in multi-buyer deal
As part of the deal, Sunoco acquired 36 of Pops Mart’s 54 convenience stores
Inmar Intelligence debuts digital coupons program for c-store retailers
The initiative introduces digital coupons to retail segments lacking them, helping convenience stores boost loyalty, increase basket size, and offer extra value to shoppers.