AAA: Gas Prices Hit Six-Month HighYearly peak expected to occur in late March or early April at $3.75 or less. Debit Card Usage Reaches All-Time HighMore than 71 percent of Americans own a debit card. Spirits, Wine & Beer in a Battle for Consumer Dollars Fast-changing taste preferences and sluggish economy lead to increased competition. IRI Identifies Top-Performing CPG Companies Research highlights importance of focusing on base business. Led by QSRs, Breakfast Visits Increase at Restaurants Morning meal purchases increased 3 percent last year, according to NPD Group. Healthy Items: More Than a Trend C-stores can capitalize by promoting better-for-you choices without sacrificing flavor. Growth of E85 Fuel Moves Beyond the Midwest New Hampshire and Alaska are the only states without any E85 stations. Convenience Lags in Digital Connections Only 41 percent of consumers connect with c-stores through website visits, texts, emails or apps. February Gas Prices Make Largest Leap Since Summer Driving Season Winter storms and refinery maintenance likely to delay yearly peak prices until spring. Fast-Casual Continues to Be Foodservice Industry's Bright Spot Segment visits jumped 8 percent in 2013, NPD Group data shows. First Previous 110 111 112 Next Last
