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Here’s a new $5 meal deal looking to compete with fast food

 By Heather Lalley on May 14, 2024

Retail Watch: As companies look to lure inflation-weary consumers, a grocer makes a major value play. Plus, Foxtrot’s assets sold and Beyond Meat’s struggles.

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Convenience stores are ready to take a Big Gulp of the beverage market

 By Heather Lalley on May 06, 2024

Retail Watch: Instead of fretting about CosMc’s, pay attention to how c-stores are stepping up their drink offerings.

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What went wrong at restaurant-retail hybrids Foxtrot and Dom’s?

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 29, 2024

Retail Watch: It appears, at least in part, that the value equation didn’t add up for inflation-weary consumers. Plus: C-store stalwart Krispy Krunchy Chicken has big growth plans.

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Convenience stores pose a growing threat to restaurants

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 19, 2024

Retail Watch: Technomic’s State of the Industry report sounds a c-store alarm, Grubhub expands grocery delivery and 7-Eleven completes its Laredo Taco Company acquisition.