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Jun 5, 2026
7-Eleven Kicks Off Annual ‘Operation Chill’
The community outreach initiative allows law enforcement to reward young people with Slurpee coupons.
BP Pulse Opens First EV Charging Hub in Louisiana
Plus, Yesway continues its Oklahoma expansion, and Royal Farms opens a new Pennsylvania store.
Sheetz Brings Back Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce
Plus, the retailer is celebrating National Donut Day on June 5 with a free donut offer.
Plaid Pantry Distributes Free Helmets to Community
Plus, Stewart’s Shops recently launched its annual ‘Give a Pint, Get a Pint’ blood donation campaign.
The Rise of Drive-Thru Coffee Shops
Research from Datassential reveals drive-thru coffee chains are one of the fastest growing segments in the restaurant industry.
Jun 4, 2026
Retailers Celebrate New Store Openings With Local Donations
Dash In donated to local Maryland organizations, while Pilot presented a check to a Florida school board.
A Look Back at 2025’s Top 10 Cool New Products
These were the products attendees scanned the most in the Cool New Products Preview Room at the 2025 NACS Show.
How is Pressure at the Pump Affecting Spending?
Placer.ai: research suggests that consumers may be ‘driving less or holding out between fill-ups.’
Dollar General Says Customers are ‘Feeling the Pinch’
The chain said the strain is stronger in rural communities, where shoppers are limiting travel and cutting back on trips.
Jun 3, 2026
Yesway Reports Increased Income in Q1
The retailer reported net income of $30.2 million, up from a net loss of $5.6 million in Q1 2025.
7-Eleven Kicks Off Deals for the World Cup
The retailer is offering deals on meals and snacks at its Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations.
McDonald’s Introduces 2 World Cup-Themed Meals
Plus, Chick-fil-A rolled out its summer menu; Jack in the Box collaborated with Hot Ones.
Bodyarmor Launches Sparkling ‘Fit Line’
Plus, Phorm Energy released its first-ever national TV commercial.
Jun 2, 2026
Pilot to Hire 10,000 New Roles for Summer
The retailer said opportunities include hourly positions, leadership roles, facility maintenance technicians and more.
Walmart Completes Over 1 Million Drone Deliveries
The company said that over 200,000 of the deliveries were in Texas.
Inflation Hits the Menu
How restaurant chefs are rethinking price, portions and value.
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NCA: 83% of Roadtrippers Bring Candy
Plus, recent research also found that watermelon is American’s favorite summer candy flavor.
Jun 1, 2026
Circle K Rolls Out Butterfinger Exclusives
The LTO options include the Butterfinger Brownie, Butterfinger Cookie and more.
TEI: EV Charging Stations Near Grocery Stores See Five Times More Usage
The latest report from TEI also found EV drivers seek stations with nearby amenities.
Tri Star Energy Adds ICEE to Beverage Options
The retailer said its beverage bar will allow guests to customize their ICEE or turn it into a ‘Dirty ICEE.’
Tomato Prices Have Risen ‘More Than Any Other Food’
Tomato prices are up about 40% year over year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index.
Retailers Support Local Communities
Mirabito Convenience Stores, Stinker Stores and the Wills Group all recently donated to local organizations.