Consumers Ease Up on Stocking UpRetail sales grew in May despite a slowdown in pre-tariff purchases. Memorial Day Weekend Travel Predicted to Hit Record HighAAA projects 39.4 million people will travel by car over a five-day period. Rising Food Prices Shift Grocery Buying Habits A survey of 70,000 shoppers found one-third of households are now buying less food. Consumers Rank Speed as Top Reason for Self-Checkout NCR Voyix's "2025 Commerce Experience Report" also offers insights on loyalty, dining out and shifting behaviors. Small Operators Enter 2025 With an Improved Outlook Despite an upswing in optimism, their sentiment still lags large operators. C-store Retailers Take Their Expectations for Beverage Sales Down a Notch Continued consumer pressures are taking their toll on store traffic, according to Goldman Sachs' third-quarter 2024 beverage survey.
