Keeping the Grocery Category Relevant at C-storesThis once-overlooked section of the business profited from pandemic shopping shifts. Discount Grocer Aldi Launches a 'Corner Store' Format The design aims to move the traditional model to a fresh local format for urban settings. McDonald’s & Franchisees Investing $6B to Modernize Most U.S. Restaurants by 2020 "Experience of the Future" locations feature digital self-order kiosks and globally inspired décor. More Summer Vacationers Will Take to the Road Those in the 18-to-34 age group expected to visit c-stores the most. Higher Gas Prices Push Consumer Optimism Lower in May NACS: 10 percent say they'll drive less in coming month. Low Gas Prices Lead to April Surge in Consumer Optimism Uptick in positivity reflects ongoing trend this year. Consumers Remain Price Sensitive at the Pump Three in four still consider price most important in where they buy. Gas Price Slide Leads to More Optimistic Consumers However, only 16 percent will spend more this month. Consumers Expect Gas Prices to Keep Falling Sentiment about the U.S. economy remains unchanged, however. Lower Gas Prices Will Mean Happier Holidays Spending likely to increase as consumer confidence remains elevated. 1 2 3 Next Last
