Massachusetts Flavor Ban Fails to Move the Needle on Menthol Smoking Rates A new report by the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association highlights the numbers following the 2020 statewide legislation. U.S. Economy Rides a Strong 2024 Finish Into the New YearGross domestic product is expected to grow between 2% and 2.5% in 2025. Social Trends Drove Customer Behavior in 2024 Gopuff's annual "Consumer Trends Report" also found consumers continued to seek greater value through discounts and offers. DEI Efforts Face Headwinds Among U.S. Employees Pew Research: Workers are now somewhat more likely to say that focusing on increasing DEI at their organizations is mainly a bad thing compared to February 2023. Grubhub Reveals Top C-store Purchases of 2024 The annual report offers a deep dive into customer ordering trends and behaviors. Drivers Rank Their Gas Station Priorities In addition to fill-ups, Americans say they buy goods from the accompanying convenience store. Americans Expected to Close Out 2024 With Record Travel Nearly 120 million people will venture 50-plus miles from home from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1. Consumers Savor the Holiday Season With Chocolate More than 60% of adults allow themselves more treats during the holiday season than at other times of the year. Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Hit New Record This Year The estimated 71.7 million people to hit the roads by car will find lower gas prices. Thanksgiving Traditions Persist Despite Inflation Circana: Turkey Day remains one of the biggest food holidays of the year, generating a $2.4 billion lift in sales in 2023. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
