Category: Buyer Guides
Couche-Tard reports strong merchandise growth momentum
Couche-Tard reports five straight quarters of U.S. same-store merchandise revenue gains in Q1 2027, with 1.7%…
Monika Kruger • Buyer Guides • September 8, 2026
Shell bets big on convenience store future in US
Shell bets big on convenience store future in US with major Tri Star Energy acquisition to…
Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • September 4, 2026
Juul receives approval for second device
Juul FDA approval clears the Juul2 e‑cigarette and menthol and tobacco pods, adding app integration and…
Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • September 1, 2026
Cumberland Farms opens first namesake store in Europe
Cumberland Farms opens its first namesake store in Europe near Berlin, expanding its convenience footprint and…
Monika Kruger • Buyer Guides • August 20, 2026
Climate risk reshapes retail property economics
Climate risk retail factors are reshaping property economics, forcing finance leaders to rethink operating costs and…
Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • August 12, 2026
Tariffs shift US holiday shopping rush
US retailers rush holiday shopping early to avoid tariffs and supply-chain risks, impacting inventory planning and…
Monika Kruger • Buyer Guides • August 11, 2026
EU accuses Temu of obstructing subsidy probe
EU accuses Temu of obstructing subsidy probe into foreign subsidies that distort competition in the internal…
Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • August 3, 2026
AI Fraud Wave Hits Retailers Hard
AI fraud wave hits retailers hard. Discover how AI-powered scams are personalized and harder to detect,…
Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • August 1, 2026
Why Big Retail Deals Often Fail
Why big retail deals often fail despite billions in investment. Learn the strategic pitfalls and value-destroying…
Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • July 31, 2026
UK retail competition limits price rises despite costs
UK retail competition limits price rises despite soaring business costs, effectively keeping shop price inflation contained…
Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • July 30, 2026