Rite Aid files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy … again. Instacart launches a new mobile app focused on party drinks and snacks. And BBQ Brisket Pizza is back by popular demand at Casey’s.

Sunoco plans to buy Parkland for just over $9 billion, Associated Grocers has a new president and CEO, and Shell declares a $3.5 billion buyback program. 

Illinois plans to cut its statewide grocery tax, but more than 100 cities approve their own. Sam’s Club doubles down on artificial intelligence. And the National Labor Relations Board sides with workers unionizing at Whole Foods.

Schnucks is rolling out more Instacart Caper Carts in its Missouri stores. Alimentation Couche-Tard has signed a nondisclosure agreement with Seven & i Holdings. And Casey’s is calling for applications to its 2025 Innovation Summit.

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is making the most of a tariff war between the U.S. and Canada. Upshop has named Mike Sanders CEO. And EG America shares the strategy behind its retail media network launch.

Variety Wholesalers will be reopening 132 Big Lots stores in May. FEMSA’s CEO says super-regional c-stores are winning. And CSP’s Retail Media Network Forum kicks off in Dallas.

Dollar Tree’s chief supply chain officer is retiring. The Kent Cos. has acquired Whit’s Grocery. And Trillium Energy Solutions rebrands to Love’s Alternative Energy.

Big changes could be coming for 7-Eleven. Walmart shareholders will vote on proposals related to the company’s DEI efforts. And Albertsons sends a stern warning to suppliers regarding tariffs.

A Nashville convenience store installs a naloxone vending machine. Aldi plans to open more than 200 stores in 2025. And Walmart announces plans to remodel more than 650 stores in 47 states.

President Trump announces plans to drastically reduce tariffs on China … one day after meeting with Target and Walmart CEOs. EG America launches a retail media network. And Rite Aid considers a second bankruptcy.