Checking Out C-store shoppers appreciate and embrace various frictionless offerings. Increased Consumer Pressures Reflect in Backbar SalesSmokeless nicotine volume growth accelerated while e-cigarette volumes decelerated in the third quarter. Two Treats Top Consumers' Choice for Halloween Festivities A whopping 98 percent of Americans who welcome trick-or-treaters will be handing out chocolate and candy. Loyalty Programs Drive Higher Rings in Convenience Channel Paytronix: C-stores see higher visit frequency and check size increases than quick- and full-service restaurants. Halloween Spending Projected to Surpass $12B NRF estimates candy spending will reach $3.6 billion, up from $3.1 billion in 2023. Making the Most of Every Visit C-store shoppers point to deals as a top influencer in their pump-to-store decision. New Study Reveals CBD Searches Jumped Nearly 200% Over Past Decade Alabama is the state most interested in using CBD, based on internet searches. Consumers Echo Support for Credit Card Swipe Fee Reform New survey results reflect bipartisan support for the Credit Card Competition Act. Consumer Priorities Shift Beyond Discretionary Spending Edible and nonedible CPG sales continue to outperform general merchandise spending, according to Circana. Leaning Into the Rules of the Road to Win in Convenience Consumers across all income classes are feeling the delayed pressures of inflation. First Previous 10 11 12 13 14 Next Last
