Convenience Stores

Here’s what Gen Z wants from retailers

Gen Z consumers want to be awarded points for walking into a brand's location.
InvenTrust sells three Texas centers

Fidelis Realty Partners has purchased a three-property Texas shopping center portfolio totaling more than 885,000 sq. ft. of retail space from InvenTrust Properties.
Jersey Mike’s steps up its digital experience

A fast-growing sandwich chain is upgrading its in-store experience to better connect with its core customer — Gen Z.
Amazon extends delivery, pickup service to more Whole Foods locations

Even more Whole Foods Markets customers can now take advantage of Amazon’s online delivery options.
Starbucks to help employees pay for backup child care

Starbucks Corp. is extending its U.S. employee benefits package with an innovative perk: heavily subsidized backup child care as well as senior care.
CVS gets preliminary OK from DOJ for acquisition of Aetna—with some conditions

A blockbuster deal that has the potential to transform the nation’s health care industry has been given the green light by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Amazon expanding its cashierless C-store concept

Amazon has opened a second Amazon Go store in Chicago, and another is on the way.
Survey: Kwik Trip, Wawa and Quik Trip tops with consumers

Convenience trumps price and quality when it comes to shopping for food in the convenience, dollar and drug store channels.

Dollar Tree gets a familiar investor