Convenience Stores

Recent retail news includes Aldi's purchase of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket, and 7-Eleven unveiling an updated mobile app.

The discount grocer will convert some of the 400 stores to the Aldi format, while others will continue to operate as Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket.

Target says making Starbucks items available through its Drive Up service was shoppers' most-requested feature. The 1,700-some store rollout is slated to finish in October.

Consumption trade-offs: Research examines spending on discretionary general merchandise; plus, a look at snacking and candy purchasing.

Total Wine & More received an exclusive launch window for the low-alcohol sparkling cocktail brand, which rolled out at select stores in June.

Recent retail news includes Walmart bolstering its Pro Seller and Restored rules, and its Canadian arm adding coupon-clipping capabilities.