Consumer Insights

Consumers Are Coming Back to Bread

Rising demand expected to lead to a resurgence of indulgent, creative bread menu items.
Consumers Say Pandemic-Driven Spending Habits Are Here to Stay

A significant number of Americans plan to spend less or change brands as they reconsider the meaning of essential spending.

Pricing Sensitivity May Have Widespread Adverse Impact on C-stores Into Start of 2022

Retailers can offset the impact with loyalty offers that meet customers' trip missions through occasion-appropriate bundles, according to the latest PDI C-store Shopper Trends Report.
Significant Rebound in Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Expected This Year

AAA: Approximately 53.4 million people will travel for the holiday, bringing volumes within 5 percent of 2019's pre-pandemic levels.
Understanding & Connecting With the CBD Shopper

Recent research suggests that consumers are shifting CBD usage from ailment-based reasons to more wellness benefits.
Half of U.S. Consumers Are Trying to Reduce Sugar in Their Diets

NPD: Sugar ranks at the top of what adult consumers look for on the nutrition label, followed by calories and sodium.
Paytronix: Loyalty Members' Checks in 2020 Were 6% More Than Non-Members

Convenience stores saw a 10 percent increase in average spend per visit despite a decline in fuel sales.
Consumers Are Starting to Buy Less as Price Sensitivity Rises

C-store retailers should leverage their loyalty programs to incentivize consumption, according to the latest PDI C-store Shopper Trends Report.
New Research Delves Into Consumers' Preferences & Purchase Behaviors Around Chocolate

Mood is the biggest purchase driver for dark, milk or white chocolate.
Inside the Consumer Mind: Serving the Customer

Fueled by the pandemic, the world of c-store services has significantly expanded.
Younger Consumers View Snacking as Avenue for Discovery of New Flavor Experiences

Gen Z and millennials agree snacking allows them to try global flavors.
NACS Show Rewind: Unbottling Cold Vault Success

C-store retailers should study key trends and be ready to make organizational changes.
FoodInsight: Barbecue Trends

The protein-driven category continues to innovate into new formats and flavors.
Sponsored

Convenience Store News Industry Report 2021 Deep Dive: Packaged Beverages

With the coronavirus pandemic shutting down self-serve areas of the convenience store in many regions of the country last year, dispensed beverages suffered as the packaged beverages category benefitted.

A collection of news, articles and other featured content about Consumer Insights.