Food Retailers See Basket Lift With First-Party Ordering PlatformsOnline ordering represented more than a quarter of c-store and restaurant orders last year. Easter Spending Expected to Top $22BSpending on candy will reach $3.1 billion, according to National Retail Federation. Taking the Pulse of D&I Diversity and inclusion programs in the c-store industry face obstacles, according to the findings of a new research study conducted by Convenience Store News. Chocolate & Candy Sales Reach All-Time High U.S. confectionery sales are expected to hit $61 billion by 2028. Consumers Identify the Foundation of a Good Pizza Crust quality plays a significant role in the decision to purchase or not, according to new survey data. Value Seekers A positive c-store shopping experience increasingly means reasonable prices. Consumers' Definition of Value Expands Beyond Price Retailers can inspire experimentation across dayparts through snacks and food. Private Label Brands Reached Record Dollar Sales in 2023 PLMA: One of every five grocery products sold in the U.S. carries the retailer's name or own brand and was supplied by a store brand manufacturer. Bridging the Gap Between Loyalty & Consumer Behavior Upside: Nearly 40% of loyalty members would stop shopping at a specific location if the store terminated its loyalty program. Sponsored Convenience Store News Forecast Study 2024 Deep Dive: Tobacco Exclusive projections and insights into what the coming year will hold for the cigarettes and OTP categories at c-stores. First Previous 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last