California’s attorney general goes after illegal tobacco sales. Albertsons stock dips as the company lowers its earnings estimate for the rest of 2025. And consumers are increasingly worried about the state of the economy.

Convenience-store chains Wawa and Buc-ee’s are opening stores in new states. DoorDash is expanding its robot delivery program. And voting has opened to determine the best gas station brand.

Colorado bans liquor sales in grocery and big-box stores. Chevron plans to lay off 8,000 employees. And grocery helps Costco boost its net sales. 

Arkansas tries to push CVS Health out of the state. Grocery prices tick up despite easing inflation. And Sunoco goes high tech with artificial intelligence.

Trump’s trade war gets postponed again but not with China. Kroger spends over a billion on its failed merger with Albertsons, and the bills are still pouring in. And New York City targets flavored e-cigarettes in a new lawsuit.

Ahold Delhaize USA names a new chief information officer. C-store chain Onvo updates its loyalty app. And online grocery sales across the U.S. reach $9.7 billion in March.

Trader Joe’s and Aldi grow their foothold on one-stop shopping. Coburn’s buys a pair of Kessler’s Food stores in South Dakota. And discount grocers go head to head as tariff fears escalate.

Another boycott is in the works—this time targeting Walmart. Private label companies take a bigger share of the snacks market. And Kwik Trip launches Roller Grill Hot Dog-Flavored Potato Ripple Chips … on April Fool’s Day.

The Hershey Co. plans to buy organic snack brand LesserEvil. Energy drink maker Celsius Holdings acquires Alani Nutrition. And Buc-ee’s enters the Arkansas market. 

Kroger and Albertsons each launch new private-label items. New legislation would allow hot food purchases with SNAP benefits. And Sheetz has made Fortune magazine’s Best Companies to Work For list for the 10th straight year.