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Loyalty Programs Drive Higher Rings in Convenience Channel
Paytronix: C-stores see higher visit frequency and check size increases than quick- and full-service restaurants.
Halloween Spending Projected to Surpass $12B
NRF estimates candy spending will reach $3.6 billion, up from $3.1 billion in 2023.

Corporate & Store Operations
Increased Foot Traffic Drives Four C-store Retailers to the Top
Regional competition may heat up as top brands expand their footprints.
Foodservice
Consumer Priorities Shift Beyond Discretionary Spending
Edible and nonedible CPG sales continue to outperform general merchandise spending, according to Circana.
Corporate & Store Operations
Convenience Channel Sees Traffic Jump Across Brands
Placer.ai analysis finds the c-store market is a highly regional one.
Foodservice
Casey's Spotlights Popularity of Pizza for Breakfast
More than half of adults wish it were considered a traditional morning food.
Candy & Snacks
Three Findings About Gen Z's Snacking Habits
Fruity/chewy candy and meat snacks/jerky increased significantly in popularity.
Market Research
Consumers Rethink Retail Spending Priorities
Circana: Though discretionary general merchandise spending has fallen year over year, CPG spending remains elevated.
Foodservice
Three Key Dining Trends Emerge Among Young Adults
Y-Pulse: Millennial and Gen Z diners prefer convenience to cuisine, but also seek out communal meal experiences.
Foodservice
Eating on the Go Proves Popular Among U.S. Consumers
American consumers look for both convenience and variety in their on-the-go meal options, according to NCSolutions.
Foodservice
Convenience Stores See Higher Sales in First Half of 2023
Labor remains a concern despite optimism about the rest of the year.
Foodservice
Consumers' Satisfaction With C-store Foodservice Shifts
Competition from outside the channel is heating up.
Technology
C-stores Have Opportunity to Fill EV Charging Infrastructure Gaps
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program is just one piece of the puzzle.
Fuels
Identifying Three Types of Fuel Customers
VideoMining: An average of 27 percent of c-stores' in-store traffic originated from the pump in 2022.

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