Private label propelled Kroger to a strong third quarter.  R.J. Reynolds is asking the country’s highest court to stop a flavored-tobacco sales ban. And Dollar General unveiled ambitious growth plans

Circle K is being fined by the EEOC. Congress is working to avert a potentially devastating rail strike. And a Walmart employee is suing the retailer in the wake of a mass shooting.

Kroger and Albertsons CEOs are appearing before Congress. Suncor Energy is holding on to its Petro-Canada c-store chain. And grocery visits the day before Thanksgiving dipped slightly compared to last year.

US Foods has a new CEO. The proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger is getting increased scrutiny. And Harbor Wholesale is getting bigger.

Kwik Trip’s CEO of more than two decades is retiring. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has ratified a new national contract with Kroger. And Dollar Tree had a good quarter, thanks to food and drink sales.

Merchants are demanding relief from swipe fees. Consumer groups are demanding grocers ditch digital-only coupons. And hundreds of New York City bodegas are poised to offer ultra-fast delivery.

Albertsons’ special dividend payout has hit another roadblock. Cigarette sales are down. And Southeastern Grocers is reportedly mulling a sale.

BJ’s Wholesale Club had a record quarter. The FDA is sending out warning letters to vape manufacturers. And one c-store chain has plans to dominate Detroit.

Target had a very rough third quarter. Gas prices are trending higher before Thanksgiving. And Pilot is getting serious about EV charging.

Walmart keeps becoming an even bigger force in grocery. Several c-store chains are investing in an e-commerce software company. And the CEO of Ahold Delhaize’s US operations is retiring.