Consumer Pessimism Remains Stubbornly HighNACS survey finds South and Northeast consumers are equally "very pessimistic." New Study Gets Inside the Heads of Male ShoppersDaymon Worldwide identifies six archetypes of male consumers. Technomic Shines Light on Breakfast Opportunities Coffee, portability and variety among consumers' most-valued features. C-store Penetration, Traffic & Reach Grow in Third Quarter Visit frequency and average check, however, posted a slight decline. Thanksgiving Travel to See a Slight Decline Median spending during holiday weekend is also expected to decrease. Consumers Drawn to Flavor Innovation Diners increasingly value new tastes when choosing where to dine out. Consumers Are Receptive to Alternative-Fueled Vehicles More than 60 percent want to see more hybrid-electric cars on the road. C-stores Could Become Go-To Destinations for Lunch Consumers want convenience alongside fresher, healthier fare. Declining Gas Prices Drive Consumer Optimism Rebound A majority of consumers expect fuel prices to drop over the next month. Three Consumer Cohorts Will Dominate America in 2020 Seniors, Latinos and women expected to be most influential consumers of the future. First Previous 105 106 107 108 109 Next Last