FEMSA names a CEO for OXXO USA. Amazon is shutting down its biometric palm pay service Amazon One. And lawsuits continue against makers of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs over side effects.

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Amazon is at it again … the delivery giant announced another round of cuts. Walmart strengthens its pharmacy. And Holiday Oil has a new CEO. 

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Amazon is closing all Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores, Walgreens has resumed selling e-cigarette products in stores nationwide, and Rich Products acquires North America’s largest manufacturer of private-label take-and-bake pizzas.

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Two members of Congress have introduced a bipartisan bill that creates a federal framework for the regulation of CBD. The number of U.S. convenience stores slightly decreased for the second year in a row. And AI agents are expected to dominate the grocery retail network by 2030. 

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A lawsuit against Whole Foods over a tobacco surcharge levied against some employees can proceed, ShopRite is reportedly buying three stores from co-op members, and Alltown Fresh has launched its Love Your Breakfast (and Your Heart)! campaign.

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Lidl US parts ways with its fifth CEO in less than a decade. Supermarkets are swamped ahead of a massive storm expected this weekend. And Buc-ee’s plans to make its Nebraska debut.

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Smithfield Foods is buying hot dog brand Nathan’s Famous for about $450 million. Maryland lawmakers introduce legislation aimed at preventing dynamic, surveillance-based grocery pricing. And consumers are less concerned about rising grocery prices than they were a year ago, one survey says. 

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Private-label sales set a record in 2025. Sunoco has acquired 36 convenience stores from Pops Mart Fuel. And Meijer will offer customers online medical visits without health insurance.  

Wawa is closing its first and only digital convenience store. Food Lion is expanding its presence in the Carolinas. And Walmart on Friday unveiled a raft of executive changes.

Kroger continues to expand its partnerships with third-party delivery companies. Kwik Trip has two new candy bars. And subscription service company ButcherBox makes its retail debut at Target.