Walmart expands its drone delivery program to five more cities. The National Association of Convenience Stores Foundation launches its First Responder of the Year Award. And shoppers are starting to blame the government for high grocery prices.

Albertsons and Safeway workers in Colorado authorize a strike. Casey’s General Stores is going to have a busy 2025 in Texas. And convenience and grocery retailers announce summer deals.

Sam’s Club is jumping on board the clean label movement. Gill Energy has acquired Dutchess Terminals Inc. And Kroger shareholders are calling for the company to increase employees’ wages.

Tariffs are impacting Dollar Tree’s profitability. Poppy Markets will rebrand the convenience stores it recently acquired. And retailers celebrate National Doughnut Day with deals.

The use of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is declining. Stewart’s Shops has promoted its COO to president. And online grocery sales are expected to maintain an annual growth rate of 8.9% over the next five years.

QuikTrip opens its first convenience store in Kentucky. Misfits Market acquires last-mile delivery service The Rounds. And CITGO upgrades its loyalty program.

Aldi U.S. names a new CEO as its former leader heads to the global stage. Costco is testing new checkout technology. And RaceTrac launches a new distribution center in Louisiana.

Korean convenience store CU is making its U.S. debut in Hawaii, Global Partners’ Richard Slifka died Sunday at age 85, and SpartanNash is bullish on the growth prospects for its Hispanic stores.

Instacart names a new CEO. EG Group acquires nine convenience stores in the Northeast. And Canadian shoppers are taking a pass on U.S. groceries.

The FTC has dropped its price discrimination lawsuit against PepsiCo. Two more states are blocking SNAP benefits for soda and candy. And could the end be near for the penny?