Convenience Stores

Northeast fast-casual chain adds cloud to store operations recipe
Hale & Hearty Soups is streamlining and centralizing store management and analytics with a new cloud-based POS system.
Top Retail Deals of 2020
Overall M&A activity in the retail sector was slower in 2020 than in previous years as retail companies focused on the many challenges and uncertainties brought on by the pandemic. But the year, particularly the latter half, still had its share of major transactions.

Top retail industry predictions for 2021

A focus on smaller local stores, more acquisitions of retail companies by non-traditional buyers and an increased focus on wellness are among the top industry predictions for the coming year.
5Qs for Katie Thomas on the post-pandemic marketplace

Will online sales of consumer products will stay around 40% after the pandemic’s over? Not likely, according to Katie Thomas, leader of the Kearney Consumer Institute.
Pet Supplies Plus expands footprint with 40-store acquisition

Pet Supplies Plus is extending its reach by buying 40 stores from a failed competitor.
New England grocer unifies customer experience at point-of-sale

Big Y is combining payment processing, loyalty and merchandising on a single platform.
Two Bi-Lo stores will convert to Piggly Wiggly banner

Two independent Piggly Wiggly store owners are acquiring one Bi-Lo store location each.
Rite Aid Q3 strong as revenue jumps 12%

Rite Aid Corp. reported third-quarter revenue and profit that easily beat expectations.
Study: Consumers pulling back on holiday grocery spending; virus concerns rise

Sharp spikes in COVID-19 across the country have put a damper on in-store holiday grocery spending.
Amazon extends omnichannel return options, deadlines for holidays

Amazon is trying to make returning holiday purchases as easy as possible, for as long as possible.
Retail sales dip in November as consumers pulled back

Consumers held back on spending in November as virus rates spiked, states imposed retail restrictions and congressional stimulus discussions were gridlocked.
Plano approves plan to replace mall with a mixed-use project

The Plano Market Square Mall in the expanding suburb north of Dallas has been closed for a few years, and the Plano City Council this week okayed a plan to remove it and replace it with a mixed-use project.