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The toy retailer is making a major brick-and-mortar push with 120 locations opening across the U.S.

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For the fifth year in a row, Stewart’s Shops has won the award for the Best Milk in New York State. To celebrate, the chain is offering double punches on its Milk Club Card through

The new locations, including one in the Hamptons, are part of its strategic plan to launch over 300 new stores by 2035.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans 5 subsidized grocery stores

The typical c-store alcohol consumer looks significantly different in 2026 compared to previous years. Historically, retailers could depend on beer sales to drive the majority of a

As more capital returns to brick-and-mortar retail, a Los Angeles-based investment firm has gone east to acquire a shopping center in the Inland Empire.

As costs grow and competition ramps up across the c-store industry, more chains of all sizes are considering how various levels of vertical integration can help improve efficiency,

Getting started with artificial intelligence at your convenience store chain doesn’t have to be complicated. Just ask Babir Sultan, founder and CEO of FavTrip, with three c-stores

Stephen Lutfi named 2026 Franchisee of the Year by IFA.

The Spice & Tea Exchange has 98 units, CEO Amy Freeman

The portfolio, composed of small-bay properties, spans 729,901 square feet across 41 acres.

- Finance Kroger cuts same-store sales outlook for 2026 Earnings remain on track, but sales growth remains elusive [](https://www.supermarketnews.com/author/mark-hamstra) Mark Hams

C-store retailers are noticing a surge in ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, with John Parduski, director of merchandising for Onvo, which operates more than 40 locations in Pennsylva

The acquisition of a luxury retail condo anchored by Prada highlights the strengthening of Manhattan's Madison Avenue as a premier corridor for high-caliber retail brands.

Implementing proactive maintenance strategies for foodservice equipment can prevent significant revenue loss and protect high-margin sales for convenience store operators.

Mexico-based OXXO has appointed industry veteran Derek Gaskins as VP of marketing following its parent company's $385 million acquisition of 249 U.S. convenience store locations.

Sep. 9, 2026-- Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share of issued and outstanding common stock.

Fiscal 2026 was a year of meaningful progress as we strengthened the foundation of our business and positioned the Company for its next phase of transformation, said Adolfo Villagomez, Chief Executive Officer of 1-800-Flowers.com.

North Dakota-based c-store chain The Hub has partnered with Liquid Barcodes to launch a comprehensive loyalty app featuring subscriptions, fuel rewards, and gamification.

New data shows Gen Z and Millennials are increasingly choosing convenience store meal options over traditional quick-service restaurants, closing the value gap between the two sectors.

HR experts advise convenience store operators to adopt aggressive and creative recruiting strategies as the frontline labor market remains tight and competitive.

Major retailers including Dollar General and Ulta Beauty are leveraging predictive models and agentic AI to optimize supply chains and internal corporate workflows.

Tooley Oil Co. has sold its 12 convenience retail stores and seven car wash locations in the Sacramento area to an undisclosed buyer.