Heather Lalley

Middle-income shoppers struggle, DoorDash gives a boost, new-store pace picks up and more

Chicago adds a beverage carveout, Ohio effectively bans hemp-THC and first post-spending bill federal regulatory legislation introduced

Segment started with promise but now faces a federal ban in 2026

The move does not legalize the drug but may open the door for further discussion of the looming hemp-THC ban

A group of private investors is buying Southeastern Grocers, which includes the Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets banners

Sheetz, who helmed the chain from 1984 to 1995, was 77 years old By Heather Lalley on Jan. 05, 2026

New AI search feature is driving bigger baskets, but grocer sees new softness from middle-income shoppers

Retail Watch: Don’t expect fine dining at convenience stores. But do expect ongoing threats from gas station pizza, breakfast, fried chicken and more.

Convenience stores have plenty of runway to go head-to-head with restaurants on pizza, breakfast, fried chicken and more

The specialty grocer will sell the products in 115 stores, though a federal ban is looming