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Dollar Stores Developing Competitive Edge in Grocery Retail
As more dollar stores enter the fresh food sector, c-stores could find themselves under pressure to match their value propositions.
Three Gen Z Behaviors Brands Need to Know
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Tobacco
Consumer Pressures Continue to Weigh on Cigarette Volumes
The latest Nicotine Nuggets survey found downtrading to affordable tobacco products picked up in the fourth quarter of 2022.
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U.S. Discretionary Retail Spending Decreased in 2022
Units and sales revenue were both down for most of the year, according to The NPD Group.
Technology
Zeroing In on the Top Three Technology Spend Priorities
Security, supply chain visibility and energy monitoring are among retailers' main concerns.
Fuels
National Gas Prices Rise as Demand Grows
The national average of $3.42 is 33 cents more than a month ago.
Candy & Snacks
Consumers Prioritize Snacking Despite Economic Environment
More than three-quarters of consumers regularly snack to reward themselves and for a sense of comfort.
Corporate & Store Operations
Global Convenience Store Sales See Year-Over-Year Growth
Inflation continues to be a global challenge, but its impact is highly regionalized, according to a new report from NACS and NielsenIQ.
Corporate & Store Operations
U.S. C-store Count Ticks Up Driven by Increase in Single-Store Operators
This reverses a four-year trend of declining store counts for the channel.
Corporate & Store Operations
NRF: Recession Odds Hinge on Interest Rates
While inflation slows, interest rate hikes could lead the economy in the opposite direction.
Tobacco
Reduced Risk Tobacco Products Hold Big Promise
In a recent NATO webinar, Goldman Sachs' Bonnie Herzog noted the backbar is still a driver of c-store traffic, despite challenges.
Fuels
National Average Gas Price Sees Late 2022 Spike
A winter storm and freezing temperatures prompted refineries to close temporarily.
Foodservice
Traceability & Sustainability Among 2023 Foodservice Predictions
Suppliers should also embrace digitization, prepare for in-person audits, and be ready to manage a food safety crisis.
Foodservice
Consumer Travel Lifts C-store Foodservice Trips
The channel is a target destination for those who want food and beverage items on the way to somewhere else.

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