disruption

Mergers & Acquisitions

Amazon Acquisition of Whole Foods Moves Forward

Lower prices promised with closing scheduled for Aug. 28

Technology/Services

Is Wal-Mart Trying to Build Motherships?

If so, it has Amazon in its sights

The companies unveil new services within a day of each other

How the big-box retailer is moving further into Amazon’s territory

From alternative fuels to on-demand gas, the oil major is embracing change

Automation, buying clout and the future of brick-and-mortar stores

The retail landscape has shifted, and for c-store operators, beating the competition can seem like an ever-moving target.

7-Eleven CEO: Understanding the customer is the best strategy

How the convenience-store retailer aims to reclaim the last mile from the online giants

7-Eleven progenitor Southland essentially created the convenience store by disrupting the ice business, demonstrating that the value you offer is more important than the product you sell.

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