Retail Daily

Lil’ Drug Store Products Inc. makes an acquisition, Kroger cuts its same-store sales outlook, and nicotine alternatives saw double-digit margin growth in Casey’s first-quarter 2027 financial results. 

Kroger is being charged with charging more in Ohio, food stamp use at thousands of c-stores could be in limbo, and electronic shelf labels could cost jobs.

An “outstanding” quarter at Casey’s General Stores, more trouble for NYC’s grocery strategy, and convenience-store vet Derek Gaskins is joining OXXO USA.

UNFI struggles in Q4, other nicotine products help Alimentation Couche Tard, and Target opens almost a dozen stores in August. 

President Donald Trump signs a bill to delay the federal hemp ban through Dec. 11., the price of diesel hits a record high, and Sheetz partners with a media company on a new three-episode miniseries on YouTube.

Kroger names a new EVP and CSO, 7-Eleven brings on the sauces, and the Department of Justice is looking at grocery retailers when it comes to high beef prices.

Shell acquires Tri Star Energy, Hannaford Supermarkets is partnering with local farms and growers with in-store farm stands at its stores, and Kwik Trip is getting rid of its roller grills.

Target wants to look good behind a revamped health and beauty section, 7-Eleven is offering a new pizza crust, and Loblaw is investing more in discount banners. 

Walmart settles a federal opioid lawsuit for $50 million, the FDA has authorized the marketing of three new Juul e-cigarette products, and Loblaw revives its “Buy Canadian” campaign.

Dollar General cashes in on tariffs for a strong Q2, Walmart opens its 100th EV fast-charging site, and Aldi rules when it comes to price in the Northeast.