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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
Convenience Store Traffic Takes a Hit
Overall visits drop, but per-customer purchases rise during first quarter.
Foodservice
Six Food Trends Emerging for 2014's Second Half
Big flavors, small plates and shrinking menus will be on point.
Fuels
Gas Prices High Heading Into July 4 Holiday
Iraq violence, summertime fuel demand are the culprits.
Other Merchandise & Services
C-stores See Steady Growth as Fresh Takes Hold
Market share will remain around 15 percent through 2018.
Market Research
Nielsen Details How New Products Become Breakthrough Innovators
2014 winners reframe categories to capitalize on demand-driven insights.
Fuels
Kroger Is America's Favorite Gas Retailer
Study shows consumers most value convenience and price when filling up.
Tobacco
C-store Retailers Embracing Latest Vapor Products
More than 90 percent say they are taking share from e-cigarettes.
Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages Facing Foundational Shift
Wine and spirits grow, as total beer volume declines.
Fuels
Calif., Texas & Fla. Lead in Clean Diesel Vehicles
Diesel registrations grew by 410,040 and hybrids by 531,385 in 2013.
Foodservice
U.S. Restaurants See Mixed Results in First Quarter
Total visits declined, but delivery and certain beverage types increased.
Beverages
C-store Beverage Sales Pop Around Memorial Day
Promotions, improved weather push numbers up 4 percent.
Beverages
IPAs Are Crafting Beer Sales
Thirty-two percent of c-stores now stock India Pale Ales.

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