CSNews Exclusive Research

Realities of the Aisle Study 2021: Viewing C-stores Through a Pandemic Lens

Convenience Store News’ 12th annual consumer study reveals that convenience channel shoppers have become more forgiving in some areas, but more discerning in others.
Inside the Consumer Mind: Luring Fuel Customers Into the Store

Since the onset of the pandemic, fewer c-store shoppers are making the transition.

The Top 20 Growth Chains of 2021

Convenience channel players still find a way to grow in the face of unprecedented challenges.
Where Are They Now: Analyzing a Decade of the Top 20 Growth Chains

Convenience Store News’ yearly special report shows just how much has changed.
The C-store Growth Chain of the Decade Is…

Casey’s General Stores has made Convenience Store News’ Top 20 Growth Chains list every year.
Inside the Consumer Mind: The Rise of the Stay-at-Home Shopper

C-store customers are shifting to online grocery sites and delivery services amidst pandemic.
C-store Industry Suppliers Offer More Pessimistic Outlook on 2021 Than Years Past

Just 54% believe it will be a good year for their category, a 31-point drop compared to a year ago.
The C-store Industry's Small Operators Have a Glass-Half-Full Perspective on 2021

However, the pandemic’s effect on their sales and profitability is a top concern.
C-store Retailers Wary of More Pitfalls in 2021

COVID, labor difficulties and declining foot traffic are chief among their concerns.
Forecast Study 2021: COVID Casts a Shadow Over Outlook

Pandemic worries haunt the convenience store industry, affecting expectations for the year ahead.
Convenience Distributors Find Some Sales Growth Amidst Pandemic

The industry’s top wholesalers saw average sales increase a little more than 2 percent in 2020.
Inside the Consumer Mind: Charged Up

Electric vehicle ownership is increasing among convenience store shoppers.
C-store Shopper Study Delves Into COVID's Foodservice Impact

The pandemic has hit the prepared food and dispensed beverage categories hard.
Inside the Consumer Mind: The Age Effect

A look at how the different generations of c-store shoppers are reacting to the pandemic.

A collection of CSNews Exclusive Research.