Snacking Remains Popular, Though Momentum Slows in 2025Snacking fulfills needs ranging from quick hunger fixes to indulgent cravings and wellness goals. Positioning Candy & Snacks as the 'Better-to-You' CategoryBrands that help consumers feel good/look good right now are winning, according to Alpha-Diver's Hunter Thurman. Economic Pressures & Downtrading Continue to Nag the Backbar Goldman Sachs finds that while cigarette volume declines roll on, smokeless nicotine volumes are on the upswing. C-store Beverage Sales Face Some Pressures Tempered traffic and weaker consumer sentiment are reflected in the cooler space, according to Goldman Sachs' recent "Beverage Bytes" survey. Exploring Current & Future Bright Spots on the Backbar A recent Convenience Store News webinar offers retailers insights to boosting their tobacco category. New Report Pinpoints Customer Satisfaction Trends HappyOrNot data reveals when shoppers are most likely to have a good experience. Easter 2025 Spending Expected to Approach Record Levels The amount is above last year's $22.4 billion and nearing the $24 billion spent in 2023. Shifting Consumer Patterns Lead to Shifting Meal Patterns Research from Circana points to a change in away-from-home meal consumption for morning and lunch occasions. Snacking Remains a Top Priority for Consumers Despite Economic Uncertainties Circana: Nearly half of Americans snack three or more times a day, a 2.7% increase year over year. Gender Wage Gap Narrows Over Past 20 Years In 2024, women earned an average of 85% of what men earned. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
