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Kroger is reportedly exploring the sale of several locations in the Columbus market to address antitrust concerns regarding its acquisition of the regional chain.
Mexican retail giant FEMSA is accelerating its U.S. presence by rebranding acquired Delek convenience stores to its OXXO banner, focusing on the Southwest market.
Convenience store chains are increasingly adopting fast-casual food service models to compete directly with traditional quick-service restaurant brands for market share.
Bricks & Minifigs resolves a dispute with a former franchisee over a consignment arrangement involving LEGO inventory.
The third-generation family business marks 85 years of operation for its Good To Go convenience store brand, which spans 19 locations across Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois.
The convenience store chain expands its footprint in Virginia with a new 24/7 location featuring its signature foodservice and fuel offerings.
Apparel brand Reformation’s IPO filing highlights a successful transition to profitable brick-and-mortar operations and a low reliance on paid digital customer acquisition.
A father-son duo leverages their background in ice cream franchising to scale Cork & Candles, a new experiential retail concept focused on candle-making events.
For nearly three decades, Just Between Friends (JBF) has built an entirely different kind of franchise.
Music Go Round occupies a unique niche within specialty retail by combining consumers' passion for music with the growing demand for affordable, sustainable resale shopping.
British oil major bp has appointed Sam Skerry as EVP of supply and Sonya Adams as EVP of people and culture amid continued leadership transitions.
Industry experts view Kroger's $1.65 billion acquisition of the regional grocer as a strategic move to bolster loyalty assets and market density.
Young convenience store executives will gather in New York this August for networking and professional development hosted by Chestnut Market.
The supermarket giant has entered an agreement to acquire the 197-unit regional grocery chain in a deal valued at $1.65 billion.
Kid to Kid is a children's resale franchise that purchases and resells gently used children's clothing, shoes, toys, baby equipment and accessories.
Once Upon a Child children's resale franchise has over 440 locations
Style Encore is a retail resale franchise owned by Winmark Corporation.
MetLife has repossessed a grocery-anchored retail condominium and parking garage on Manhattan’s Upper East Side following a deed in lieu of foreclosure.
Authentic Brands Group has expanded its lifestyle portfolio by acquiring the multi-billion dollar Care Bears franchise from IVEST Consumer Partners and Cloverlay.
Major convenience store chains like 7-Eleven and Sheetz are aggressively expanding their refresher beverage menus to capture shifting consumer preferences for energy and hydration.
Wawa director of store operations Jason Read shares insights on authentic leadership and team building ahead of a keynote address for young convenience store executives.
Major fuel retailers including 7-Eleven and Circle K face a class action lawsuit alleging the use of algorithmic software to artificially inflate California gas prices.
Indoor golf franchise Back Nine has announced a strategic partnership with Bridgestone Golf to provide high-performance balls for its simulator environments.
The major convenience and pizza retailer aims to reach 18 states by adding up to 400 new locations by fiscal year 2026.