Interest in Electric Vehicle Cars Stalls Among U.S. ConsumersHigh costs, safety concerns and the potential loss of tax credits are among the top barriers to adoption. Study: Scaling Back DEI Initiatives Comes With Risks Organizations should assess the legal, reputational and workforce impact a pullback could have. New Product Pacesetters Build Consumer Connections Circana found that last year's top launches prioritized consumer-centric innovation and solutions for evolving lifestyle needs. Oil & Gas Brands Earn High Reputation Marks The 2025 Axios Harris Poll 100 ranks the reputations of companies most on the minds of Americans. Trendspotting at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo Multisensorial experiences and "newstalgia" took center stage. Snacking Remains Popular, Though Momentum Slows in 2025 Snacking fulfills needs ranging from quick hunger fixes to indulgent cravings to wellness goals. Positioning Candy & Snacks as the 'Better-to-You' Category Brands that help consumers feel/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 offered retailers insight into boosting their tobacco business. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
