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The new location advances the company’s plan to deploy fast charging in key metro and airport corridors.
Publix reports steady Q3 growth with earnings up 7.8%
The grocer continues to post solid results amid steady consumer demand and a strong store performance across its markets.
Instacart launches SNAP discount and expands food bank support
Instacart offers 50% off groceries to active SNAP customers on their next order, and launches online donation drives for 300 food banks.
retailmediaIQ PoP-Up draws crowds and brands in SoHo
The retailmediaIQ PoP-Up Shop had a successful weekend in SoHo, attracting foot traffic, social buzz, and engagement from wellness and lifestyle brands.
Sunoco completes $9.1 billion acquisition of Parkland
The deal adds more than 3,600 retail and convenience locations to Sunoco’s network, including 699 sites in the United States.
Hy-Vee to support local communities by providing free kids meals, food bank bundles and more
Company will be providing multiple community support options at all Hy-Vee store locations
Parker’s Kitchen expands to Myrtle Beach area with new Conway Store
The new store is part of a $200 million investment in Myrtle Beach that will create about 500 jobs.
NRF unveils 2026 Class of Retail Voices in partnership with RETHINK Retail
Honorees to be recognized at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show in New York.
Couche-Tard to sell 36 Circle K stores in 14 states
Sites no longer fit the retailer’s U.S. market strategy as it continues network optimization.
The CPG Guys: Albertsons Media Collective’s Brian Monahan
Monahan is the SVP/Head of Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media division of the Albertsons Companies.
Kimberly-Clark to acquire Kenvue
Move to create a $32 billion global health and wellness leader
Coca-Cola launches new holiday flavor
For the first time in five years, Coca-Cola is unwrapping a new limited-time holiday flavor.
Hallmark launches nationwide search for its first-ever Mr. Hallmark Christmas Experience
This holiday-themed showdown invites promising Hallmark “hunks” to compete in a series of festive challenges.
Judge orders Trump to continue SNAP payments during shutdown
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release funds to keep food stamp payments for 42 million Americans, ruling the suspension during the shutdown was unlawful.
The retailmediaIQ PoP-Up Shop returns to New York
The retailmediaIQ PoP-Up Shop is back, open all weekend, inviting visitors to sample and take home a variety of brands and products for free.