7-Eleven Closing Hundreds of Stores, as Parent Company Restructures Business Move comes amidst higher takeover bid by Alimentation Couche-Tard THE FRIDAY 5: Kroger Rests Its Case; Walmart, Sam's Club Put Tech to the TestFresh Thyme’s 2025 Midwest trend predictions also interested readers this week KROGER IN COURT: Grocer Plans to Rest Its Case in Seattle Retailer claims its merger with Albertsons will allow it to compete for customers and associates more effectively than either can alone KROGER IN COURT: Kroger Touts Track Record of Efficiencies Attorneys in Seattle and Denver underscore past investments as a sign of commitment to inclusive improvements THE FRIDAY 5: Grocers in Disaster Relief Mode; Kroger's Merger Fight Moves to Colorado Potential fallout from port strike, CVS layoffs also grabbed reader attention this week KROGER IN COURT: A Case of Déjà Vu Grocer's 3rd trial, in Colorado, has many crossovers with its other merger lawsuits Peck’s Markets Now Part of Allegiance Retail Services Employee owners vote in unison for deal that expands co-op’s New York footprint and bolsters grocer’s capabilities PepsiCo Makes $1.2B Deal to Buy Better-for-You Food Brand Siete Foods produces heritage-inspired tortillas, salsas, cookies and more KROGER IN COURT: Grocer Insists Price Gouging Allegation Is Baseless Kroger says its decades-long business model is to lower prices so more customers shop at its stores Ollie’s Acquires Former Big Lots Stores Rival discounter was the winning bidder of 7 leases in bankruptcy sale process 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last