Five Retail Strategies to Navigate Impact of Tariff TalksNielsenIQ: Businesses should stay attuned to consumer signals. Valentine's Day Spending Breaks New RecordShoppers plan to spend $188.81 on average on the holiday. Snacks Poised to Score at Super Bowl Watch Parties NIQ: The most purchased food for gameday viewing is chips, dips and salsa, followed by chicken wings. Number of U.S. Convenience Stores Selling Gas Ticks Up Small operators continue to operate the majority of the channel's overall locations. Nearly Half of Americans Plan to Cut Back on Alcohol in 2025 Meanwhile, purchases of nonalcoholic drinks are on the rise. Private Label Sales Ring Up Another Record Year Dollar sales rose 3.9% in all outlets from Jan. 8 to Dec. 29, 2024. Consumers Prioritize Cooking at Home as Food Costs Rise More than eight in 10 Americans say saving money on food is a priority this year. Massachusetts Flavor Ban Fails to Move the Needle on Menthol Smoking Rates A new report by the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association highlights the numbers following 2020 statewide legislation. U.S. Economy Rides a Strong 2024 Finish Into the New Year Gross domestic product is expected to grow between 2% and 2.5% in 2025. PLMA Aims to Drive Consumer Trial of Private Label Products The association joins with retailers and manufacturers to celebrate Store Brands Month. First Previous 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last
