The U.S. Food & Drug Administration issues a final rule to update which food can be labeled healthy, Pilot celebrates the opening of a new convenience store, and Atlanta provides over $8 million for two new grocery stores located in food deserts.

Dollar Tree names a permanent CEO, Walmart tests the use of body cameras on workers, and the FDA warns retailers and manufacturers for selling unauthorized e-cigarette products.

Global convenience company Seven & i Holdings plans to open 500 new stores in the U.S. and Canada through 2027. ChargePoint and General Motors are partnering to install hundreds of ultra-fast electric vehicle charging ports across the U.S. And total food and beverage sales were up 12.4% in November year-over-year.

Weis Markets is buying Saylor’s Market. Lisa Mulling is stepping away from the National Association of Truck Stop Operators. And QuikTrip opens another store in Texas.

Albertsons lawsuit against Kroger over the failed $24.6 billion merger is unsealed, EVgo receives $1.25 billion to build 7,500 charging stations, and Philip Morris International’s subsidiary Swedish Match North America will pay $1.2 million to resolve allegations that the company facilitated the sale of tens of thousands of flavored products in Washington D.C. 

The challenges for Kroger continue in the wake of its failed merger with Albertsons. Jacksons Food Stores has acquired the retail, wholesale and transportation assets of Hi-Noon Petroleum. And Greg Finchum will become the new president of Food Lion.

Sheetz and IONNA have formed a strategic partnership for electric vehicle charging. The Federal Trade Commission is suing Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. And Foxtrot Café and Market is reopening two Dallas locations in January.

Judges in Oregon and Washington reject the proposed $24.6 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons. The Wills Group has named a new chief financial officer. And meal-kit company HelloFresh is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Walgreens could be sold to private-equity firm Sycamore Partners early next year. AMCON Distributing has acquired Arrowrock Supply. And lean principles have started to produce real results for United Natural Foods Inc.

Walgreens closed 58 locations in November. Foxtrot is facing $3.8 million in back wage and benefits payments. And more than 8,000 grocery workers at Giant Eagle and Heinen’s approved new contracts.