Circle K revamps retail media network
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Circle K revamps retail media network

Circle K revamps retail media network to offer enhanced audience targeting and measurement tools for advertisers at its convenience stores.

Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 22, 2026 • 2 min read
Top Public C‑Store CEOs’ Earnings Reveal Three Figures
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Top Public C‑Store CEOs’ Earnings Reveal Three Figures

In fiscal 2025 the three highest‑paid CEOs of publicly traded convenience‑store operators all saw larger compensation than the year before,…

Monika Kruger • Trend Alerts • August 22, 2026 • 2 min read
Wawa grows electric vehicle charging stations
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Wawa grows electric vehicle charging stations

Wawa expands its electric vehicle charging network with new stations across Pennsylvania, offering faster and branded EV charging solutions.

Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 21, 2026 • 2 min read
Cumberland Farms opens first namesake store in Europe
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Cumberland Farms opens first namesake store in Europe

Cumberland Farms opens its first namesake store in Europe near Berlin, expanding its convenience footprint and launching the Maxi Fresh…

Monika Kruger • Buyer Guides • August 20, 2026 • 2 min read
UK food prices defy 2026 surge predictions
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UK food prices defy 2026 surge predictions

UK food prices defy 2026 surge predictions, falling to 1.7% inflation—below forecasts and marking the lowest rate since August 2024.

Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 19, 2026 • 3 min read
Supermarkets trial face scans to cut theft
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Supermarkets trial face scans to cut theft

Supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths trial face scans to reduce theft and protect staff amid rising retail crime.

Marie Wagner • Flash Picks • August 18, 2026 • 2 min read
Frasers Group buys Harvey Nichols
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Frasers Group buys Harvey Nichols

Frasers Group buys Harvey Nichols for £40 million, expanding its luxury retail portfolio with six UK stores and 1,000+ employees.

Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 17, 2026 • 2 min read
UK retailers warn jobs at risk over zero-hours costs
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UK retailers warn jobs at risk over zero-hours costs

UK retailers warn proposed zero-hours contract reforms could risk jobs due to £2.9bn annual costs, threatening employment growth.

Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • August 16, 2026 • 3 min read
C&S Buys Majority Stake in Winn Dixie
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C&S Buys Majority Stake in Winn Dixie

C&S Wholesale Grocers acquires majority stake in Winn Dixie supermarket chain, expected to finalize in 2027 with Anthony Hucker as…

Monika Kruger • Flash Picks • August 15, 2026 • 3 min read
JD.com swings back to profit as sales dip
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JD.com swings back to profit as sales dip

JD.com returns to profit in Q2 2026 despite a 2.9% sales dip, driven by stronger retail margins and cost controls.

Marie Wagner • Product Launches • August 14, 2026 • 2 min read