Identifying Three Types of Fuel CustomersVideoMining: An average of 27 percent of c-stores' in-store traffic originated from the pump in 2022. AAA: Relief at the Pump Could Be ComingThe national average increased by 11 cents since last week to $3.82. Foodservice Customers Increasingly Dine Out on Deals Lingering inflationary concerns may be driving consumers to seek out bargains. Backbar Shifts Reflect Continued Pressures on the Tobacco Consumer Convenience retailers remain cautious as several factors weigh on the category. Gas Prices Rise as Summer Temperatures Heat Up A combination of tighter supplies and higher oil prices contributed to a recent price spike. C-store Operators Are Optimistic Beverage Sales Will Continue Upward Trend However, the hard seltzer category is taking a hit, according to the latest "Beverage Bytes" survey. SNAP Households Cut Back on Food & Discretionary Spending This is a result of COVID-19 relief benefits ending in March. Private Label Sales Continue Upward Trends The beverage category experienced the largest store brand dollar sales gain over the past 52 weeks. NRF: Despite Headwinds, U.S. Economy Moving in Right Direction Recently revised data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis reveals the economy's underlying strength. New Data Finds Same-Store Sales Continue to Increase Year Over Year Purchases of beverages, tobacco, candy and snacks contributed to higher basket rings. First Previous 10 11 12 13 14 Next Last