States issue SNAP warnings. H-E-B took the top spot in the inaugural Experience Report. And the other tobacco products category has doubled its percent of in-store sales from 2015 to 2024.

“Clerks” writer and director Kevin Smith (aka Silent Bob) speaks at the National Association of Convenience Stores show on Friday. Walmart’s wage boosts are paying off. And Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery in the Twin Cities.

Walgreens lays off 80 more corporate workers. The convenience store industry lacks the digital and tech scale of other retailers. And DoorDash will be piloting autonomous vehicle deliveries.

Online sales set another record in September. GLP-1 consumers shop convenience more than non-GLP-1 consumers. And New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoes a bill on grocery price transparency.

Trader Joe’s is being sued by Smucker’s over its frozen crustless sandwiches. Stewart’s Shops makes a key acquisition. And Albertsons reports solid second-quarter earnings. 

Kroger-owned banner Dillons plans to return to the Kansas City market. SunStop and Eat’s Delis are introducing a $5 meal deal. And Target has started offering hemp-derived THC beverages in a small number of Minnesota stores.

Food City is expanding its Alabama footprint. Sam’s Club will adjust its opening and closing times. And Rutter’s is a top 12 finalist in the 2025 Best Foodvenience Store in the World competition. 

Amazon will soon offer prescription drug kiosks in doctors’ offices, OXXO uses an intense data approach to business, and Publix is allowing customers to openly carry firearms in its stores. 

Buc-ee’s is the top U.S. retailer in Dunnhumby’s Convenience Retailer Preference Index. Instacart now runs the first retail media network offering advertisers end-to-end capabilities directly on TikTok. And Ahold Delhaize USA has a new collaboration with NationsBenefits.

Love’s Travel Stops is rolling out a retail media network. Dollar General’s market share in the grocery industry continues to rise. And California convenience stores will soon face a tobacco license fee increase.