The company’s stock has lost about 80% of its value since July

The launch will start with six locations in Southern California this year

The workers say they want increases to wages and paid time off, in addition to medical plan improvements

Some see pandemic trend continuing to drive sales in the category

This is the third time Alimentation Couche-Tard has leaned on advisory firm NRC to help sell its convenience stores

Retailer will no longer use gift cards

Several Walmart shoppers and workers say they believe self-checkout leads to an increase in theft

This FTC is not the same agency that approved past mergers, making the current deal on the table challenging, according to multiple sources

The retailer said the effort is to ensure it remains competitive

Discount retailer now has stores in all 48 states within continental U.S.