The current challenges facing the c-store industry — from inflation to supply chain issues to high gas prices — are impacting key product categories in varied ways.
Although the days of pandemic lockdowns and limited capacity at bars and restaurants are over, Americans still enjoy spending time and socializing at home. And for many, alcoholic beverages are a staple.
Convenience Store News’ 13th annual consumer study reveals that it is more important than ever for convenience stores to meet the evolving needs of shoppers.
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.
