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Security, supply chain visibility and energy monitoring are among retailers' main concerns.

The national average of $3.42 is 33 cents more than a month ago.

More than three-quarters of consumers regularly snack to reward themselves and for a sense of comfort.

Inflation continues to be a global challenge, but its impact is highly regionalized, according to a new report from NACS and NielsenIQ.

This reverses a four-year trend of declining store counts for the channel.

While inflation slows, interest rate hikes could lead the economy in the opposite direction.

In a recent NATO webinar, Goldman Sachs' Bonnie Herzog noted the backbar is still a driver of c-store traffic, despite challenges.

A winter storm and freezing temperatures prompted refineries to close temporarily.

Suppliers should also embrace digitization, prepare for in-person audits, and be ready to manage a food safety crisis.

The channel is a target destination for those who want food and beverage items on the way to somewhere else.

The category is expected to reach $20 billion in U.S. sales by 2027.

According to AAA, there are roughly 20 states with averages below $3 per gallon.