Halloween Spending Projected to Surpass $12BNRF estimates candy spending will reach $3.6 billion, up from $3.1 billion in 2023. Increased Foot Traffic Drives Four C-store Retailers to the TopRegional competition may heat up as top brands expand their footprints. Consumer Priorities Shift Beyond Discretionary Spending Edible and nonedible CPG sales continue to outperform general merchandise spending, according to Circana. Convenience Channel Sees Traffic Jump Across Brands Placer.ai analysis finds the c-store market is a highly regional one. Casey's Spotlights Popularity of Pizza for Breakfast More than half of adults wish it were considered a traditional morning food. Three Findings About Gen Z's Snacking Habits Fruity/chewy candy and meat snacks/jerky increased significantly in popularity. Consumers Rethink Retail Spending Priorities Circana: Though discretionary general merchandise spending has fallen year over year, CPG spending remains elevated. 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. 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. Convenience Stores See Higher Sales in First Half of 2023 Labor remains a concern despite optimism about the rest of the year. First Previous 10 11 12 13 14 Next Last
