The convenience store giant 7-Eleven launched a new Craveables Value Menu this week, joining the heated battle for budget-conscious shoppers alongside a thrilling partnership with Universal Pictures for "Jurassic World Rebirth." The Irving, Texas-based retailer's value lineup takes direct aim at fast-food chains. Customers can grab three taquitos or roller grill items for $3, including the new Spicy Hot Link Sausage—"a slow-smoked, paprika-packed sausage that delivers a flavorful kick with just the right amount of spice." Five-piece bone-in wings cost $5 in Buffalo, Spicy Breaded, Roasted or Spicy Sweet Chili flavors, while classic glazed donuts ring up at just $1.

Sam's Club, the Walmart-owned warehouse retailer, announced it's launching pizza delivery nationwide, bringing its popular $8.98 Member's Mark 16-inch Hot Baked Pizza straight to customers' doorsteps. By the end of May, all Sam's Club members can order the oversized pies for express delivery through the retailer's app or website.

The Minneapolis-based retailer announced it's rolling out 10,000 new items each month through August, hoping to draw customers back to stores amid declining foot traffic. The massive product launch spans everything from swimwear and outdoor entertainment to snacks, beauty, and home goods. Prices start at just $1, with thousands of items priced under $20.

Aldi has arrived in Nevada, opening its first two stores in the Las Vegas area as part of its aggressive nationwide growth plan. The discount grocery chain known for its low prices and private label products opened locations in Henderson and North Las Vegas in late April, marking the 39th state where Aldi now operates.

T&T Supermarket, the Canadian retail giant will open a 34,000-square-foot store in Irvine's Great Park community in winter 2026. This marks the next step in T&T's U.S. expansion, following its first American store that opened in Bellevue, Washington in December 2024. The company already has additional locations planned for Lynnwood, Washington, San Francisco, and San Jose.

he Texas-based sports store chain Academy Sports + Outdoors has hit a big goal, now having more than 300 stores across the country after adding new shops in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Academy just opened stores in York and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Hagerstown, Maryland, its first stores in these states. The company also opened a new location in Kansas City, Missouri in March, and will open another in Charlotte, North Carolina this April.

Online furniture giant Wayfair is setting up shop in Atlanta with plans for a huge 150,000-square-foot store opening in 2026. The new location will take over the former Walmart space at The District at Howell Mill shopping center. This marks Wayfair's second big store, following its first location that opened in Wilmette, Illinois, in May 2024.

Nintendo, the Japanese gaming giant, announced it will open its second official U.S. store in San Francisco's Union Square on May 15. Located at 331 Powell Street, the nearly 11,000-square-foot Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO store will offer gamers a "unique shopping experience filled with Nintendo's characters, worlds and exclusive products including accessories, apparel, home goods and souvenirs available only at this location."

Lowe's is giving its loyalty program a makeover to better serve small and mid-sized professional contractors. The home improvement retailer has changed its MVPs Pro Rewards & Partnership Program into the new MyLowe's Pro Rewards. The updated program aims to make life easier for professionals while offering more benefits from their first purchase.

Dollar General is adding more of its private label food offerings to stores, following similar moves by big retailers like Walmart and Amazon as store brands keep growing in popularity. The store is launching new items under its own labels, including ice cream, cinnamon rolls, coffee syrups, and salad dressings. The move comes as store brand sales reached $271 billion in 2024, up nearly 4% from 2023.