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USPS to let retailers bid for last-mile delivery access in 2026
The Postal Service plans to open access to more than 18,000 local delivery units in early 2026, allowing retailers and other shippers to tap USPS’s last-mile network as Amazon’s delivery contract approaches expiration.
Amazon names new AI chief
Peter DeSantis to lead new organization as company competes to develop increasingly capable AI systems.
Dollar General expands role of Matthew Simonsen
One of three personnel moves in business intelligence and store operations.
Brian Wynne named chair of American Heart Association's 2026 First Coast Heart Ball
Heart Ball chairmanship centers on advocacy, access, and care for military families
Retailers should matter to legislators
Two issues in particular — credit card “swipe fees” and organized retail crime (ORC) — illustrate how slow congressional action and regulatory inertia are costing businesses and consumers alike.
Health care’s cost is unsustainable
Businesses’ cost concerns and the profitability struggles of providers point to the urgent need for reform.
One 2025 story overshadows the rest
David Pinto looks at the state of retailing as we head into 2026.
The brick-and-mortar renaissance
Dave Wendland is vice president of strategic relations and a member of the HRG owner group.
RaceTrac expands national supply partnership with Core-Mark
The agreement incorporates every RaceTrac location into Core-Mark’s distribution network.
NACS calls for action on retail crime before House Judiciary hearing
NACS noted that crimes at convenience and fuel stations often differ from traditional organized retail theft.
Casey’s posts double-digit earnings growth in Q2
Prepared food and drinks again led sales, with a 4.8% increase, driven by demand for whole pizzas, hot sandwiches, and drinks.
Wawa opens 1,000th fuel store
In April 2023, Wawa achieved another milestone with the opening of its 1,000th store of any kind in Oaklyn, N.J.