February Gas Prices Make Largest Leap Since Summer Driving SeasonWinter storms and refinery maintenance likely to delay yearly peak prices until spring. Fast-Casual Continues to Be Foodservice Industry's Bright SpotSegment visits jumped 8 percent in 2013, NPD Group data shows. Convenience Industry Count Grows by 2,000-Plus Stores Single-store operators dominate at 62.8 percent of all convenience stores. Consumer Research Firm Sees Better Year for Restaurants NPD Group predicts 3-percent spending increase in 2014. New IRI Research Examines Impact of Gas Price Fluctuations Convenience stores with pumps average 277 fill-up trips per day. CSNews Parent Stagnito Media Acquires Carbonview Research The panel-based market research provider will complement current capabilities. New Research Shows Convenience Store Visits Remain Stable Total channel sales increased during the second quarter, reports The NPD Group. New Research Highlights When and Where America Eats Age is the strongest influence on interpretation of health, convenience, and variety. New Research Shows Small Retailers Are Losing Ground Independent stores have seen market share decline during the past 20 years, but they remain very powerful. First Previous 108 109 110
