Understanding Your New Customer Base It’s time to study up on the preferences of Millennials and Gen Z. Realities of the Aisle Study 2023: In the Driver's SeatConvenience Store News’ 14th annual consumer study reveals that millennials and Generation Z are increasingly shaping the convenience store proposition. Altria Survey: Majority of Americans Support Tobacco Harm Reduction More than eight in 10 respondents think it is important for the Food and Drug Administration to focus on making smoke-free tobacco products available to adult smokers. Private Label Brands Continue Double-Digit Growth Trend Across all U.S. grocery channels, private label dollar volume jumped 10.3 percent, nearly twice the gain of national brands. Food for Thought Price is now the top purchase consideration for buyers of c-store prepared food. Ten Food Trends to Watch in 2023 Consumers are becoming exceedingly purposeful with their choices, according to data analytics firm Kantar. Value of Convenience Crosses Generations A Numerator survey found that convenience ranks third in importance for a shopping experience, behind price and quality. Plant-Based Products Continue to Garner Consumer Interest Roughly 25 million consumers eat plant-based beverages and foods regularly or occasionally, according to Circana. Baby Boomers & Gen Z Find Common Ground With Food Experiences Eighty-five percent or more say they prefer sharing meals with other people rather than dining alone. What C-stores Need to Know About Foodservice Trends in 2023 The channel’s customers are seeking comfort food in periods of higher stress. First Previous 10 11 12 13 14 Next Last