Kroger and Albertsons pharmacists in Southern California are ready to strike, chicken wings are taking over c-stores, and produce sales take a hit in June. 

Tri Star Energy migrates its three branded mobile apps to Rovertown, Instacart acquires computer vision company Arpalus, and Save Mart and Lucky put money back in rewards members’ pockets.

Grocery Outlet is dabbling in some controversial tech, Timewise launches a new app and loyalty program, and Lidl US brings its app from Europe to the U.S. 

Congress is being urged to help retailers avoid penny confusion, almost 20% of shoppers ages 18 to 64 used savings to pay for groceries in 2025, and there’s a big foodservice promotion at McLane Co. 

The price of household goods is up again, Wawa loses a legend, and Albertsons’ opioid trial has begun.

Amazon is getting in the way of a grocery revival in San Francisco, coffee is hotter than ever, and Costco is being sued over protein powder.

Income is up at 7-Eleven, leadership changes at United Natural Foods, Inc., and the vice president of operations departs Pilot Co.

Get ready for more Trader Joe’s stores, Cumberland Farms looks to rebrand up to 700 locations, and it’s already time for back-to-school savings.

Supermarket News names Wakefern its 2026 Retailer of the Year, 7-Eleven sues Nike over the color scheme in a new sneaker, and a fruit vendor for Publix recalls organic blueberries due to a risk of E. coli contamination. 

Kroger looks to stores to divest, Casey’s makes adjustments for a big push, and Instacart looks to help those in need in North Carolina.