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Grocery prices were down in March. Brake Time Corner Market has acquired over a dozen FastLanes. And Publix continues its move into Kentucky.

Sheetz to say hello to the Hoosier State, Dippin’ Dots is coming to grocery stores and 7-Eleven owner Seven & i Holdings is delaying a possible IPO. 

Prices for everyday household purchases were down in March, Rutters is going taco crazy and more Kroger shoppers will be able to save money while cutting back on food waste.

Casey’s is joining the S&P 500 on Thursday, Northeast Grocery is accepting SNAP/EBT benefits to buy groceries via DoorDash and Buc-ee’s arrives in the Buckeye State.

BJ’s Wholesale Club expands its store hours, Southwest Georgia Oil Co. Inc. makes a big acquisition and Wawa deals with a recall.

More than a dozen store acquisitions for Giant Oil, states seek compensation for Kroger-Albertsons investigation and a flurry of changes at Fresh Stop and Links Car Wash.

SNAP is on the DoorDash app, eleven straight years on Fortune’s list for Sheetz and Target is turning it around.

Yesway plans 130 new c-stores, a shareholder group launches a proxy fight with Ingles and Reynolds American is expanding its Clarksville, Tennessee, plant

CVS plans 20 pharmacy-only stores this year, gas prices continue rising and Kwik Trip has a new mascot

Yesway again files for an IPO, Aldi relaunches website with Instacart and convenience stores are key for THC drinks.

The EPA issues a temporary emergency fuel waiver, the first Honey Farms convenience store is coming to New York state and a THC deadline looms.

CVS strikes a deal with the FTC regarding insulin prices, Casey’s is about to convert 10 CEFCO stores and Aldi makes its debut in a new state

A California bill would require prominently displaying products without ultraprocessed ingredients, RaceTrac is again playing ball with the Atlanta Braves and Ibotta Inc. partners with Uber Technologies.

Dollar General names a new CEO, 7-Eleven’s newest deals are all about chicken and a frozen food recall has expanded to over 37 million pounds of product.

Lassus Bros. Oil Inc. is looking to sell its convenience stores in Ohio, Target is tightening up its employee dress standards and authorities seize more than 28,000 pounds of illicit vapor products in New York State.

Harps acquires three banners, Town Pump and Russo Modular partner for Stonehouse Coffee Shots and Family Dollar tests out a mini format.

Opponents of Ohio's hemp-THC ban fail to gather enough signatures, meal deals are a key anchor of Alimentation Couche-Tard’s food performance and Amazon and Winn-Dixie expand their grocery delivery partnership.

Sheetz is about to embark on a hiring binge, UNFI is closing a Wisconsin distribution center, and Amazon debuts one and three-hour delivery.

7-Eleven offers a gas promotion with an NHL team, Costco recalls a premade meatloaf kit and Aldi will transition a handful of Winn-Dixie stores in Central Florida.

Dollar Tree’s multiprice strategy is working, the FDA issues marketing granted orders for Glas vaping products and Walmart plans rapid remodels.

A Target boycott over DEI comes to an end, Casey’s is getting a boost from nicotine alternatives and a judge dismisses a pricing suit against Publix.

Cumberland Farms will acquire Coen Markets. Target is lowering prices on thousands of products. And more than 5,200 independent convenience stores are deploying InStore.ai.

Albertsons is named in an alcohol bribery case. Krispy Krunchy Chicken is growing. And another report shows grocery prices increased in February.

Murphy USA will launch a refreshed store design in the second half of the year. Construction has begun on a major upgrade of a key Aldi distribution center. And the CSP editorial team has been named a finalist in a national award.

Gas and diesel prices are surging. Family Dollar continues to be heavily involved in store closures. And convenience store owners need to get ready for AI. 

 BJ’s Wholesale Club can’t open stores fast enough, Weigel’s is expanding its loyalty ecosystem and Costco earnings shine in the second quarter

Grocery Outlet is closing a number of stores. C-store digital ordering is growing. And Walgreens is the latest retailer to test out body cameras on workers. 

Costco grocery prices are 21.4% lower than Walmart’s. 7-Eleven has acquired 15 Short Line Express Market gas stations and c-stores. And the Teamsters union said it sees a concerning pattern in how Kroger treats workers.

Target has work to do following a sluggish fourth quarter, Pilot Co. has two new food concepts, and a new report says CPG companies need to lean into AI.

Anheuser-Busch buys BeatBox, the total U.S. nicotine market could reach about $67 billion in revenue by 2035, and an analysis of data points shows grocers engage in dynamic pricing.

Monfort Companies is exiting the convenience store industry. Target will stop carrying cereals made with certified synthetic colors. And Walmart settles its spark driver dispute for $100 million.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants $70 million for his city-run grocery stores. AI matters for convenience store category managers. And grocery shoppers are becoming more strategic with their shopping. 

Grocery prices are expected to continue to increase in 2026. It’s a weird time to be in the convenience retail business. And there is another product recall involving a foreign substance. 

CPG companies are facing a day of reckoning due to tariffs. Aldi is dealing with a meatball recall. And health-focused consumers are reading more labels. 

Frozen food is becoming a major player at the meal table. A union is waving the white flag in its attempt to organize workers at Dash’s Market. And c-store operators need to combat food waste.

Amazon replaces Walmart as No. 1 in revenues, OXXO USA welcomes a Mexican quick-service restaurant into one of its locations, and Walgreens layoffs surpass 600.

Walmart has a strong fourth quarter, DoorDash thinks it can compete with Amazon in grocery, and Wawa offers a deal on chicken sandwiches for a limited time.

Tiger Fuel is linking its car wash and c-store loyalty programs. Landing, a network of flexible-stay apartments, joins forces with Gopuff. And Walmart’s grocery penetration grows to a record 72%.

Ahold Delhaize USA breaks ground on the largest distribution center in its network. Convenience-store and car wash chain Ridi Stores is expanding into Indiana. And Supermarket News readers have some words for new Kroger CEO Greg Foran.

Kraft Heinz is pausing plans to split into two companies, Arko Petroleum Corp. prices its initial public offering at $18 per share, and grocery price inflation slowed in January.

Target’s new strategy puts the focus on the customer experience. Wesco has doubled its online delivery sales. And Florida has found an herbicide in some grocery store bread.

Instacart and Toast announce a partnership. Convenience stores already are planning foodservice for the busy summer months. And Amazon Pharmacy plans to expand same-day prescription delivery to 4,500 cities and towns by the end of 2026.

CVS Health has a strong fourth quarter, BP’s retail and convenience business was not as fortunate during its third quarter, and Target makes some key executive moves.

Kroger has a new CEO, the Kent Companies established two operating divisions with new presidents, and Natural Grocers plans to open its first store in Wisconsin.

Kroger continues to wait on naming its next CEO. Shell plc reports a dip in profits in the fourth quarter. And Amazon is still touting grocery after closing close to 200 brick and mortar locations.

Walmart hits the $1 trillion market cap threshold. Love’s Travel Stops is investing $700 million in building new locations and remodeling existing ones in 2026. And Sheetz plans to open 14 new convenience stores in southeast Michigan.

New Walmart CEO John Furner spends his first week on the road, big-name brands are ready to take the spotlight during Super Bowl Sunday, and New York City will have its first free grocery store.

Dash In convenience-store operator Wills Group elects a new chairman of the board. Spinx is partnering with Tote.ai. And Target’s new CEO is in the hot seat.

7-Eleven opens its 15th airport location in the United States, Sunday marked the start of significant changes to SNAP, and CSP has named Joe Hamza, chief operating officer of Nouria Energy, as its 2026 Retail Leader of the Year.

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Costco is facing a lawsuit over its rotisserie chicken. Campbell Oil Co. has acquired the gasoline and fuel division of Smith Oil Co. And Trader Joe’s rules when it comes to customer service.

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