Despite Inflation, At-Home Food Spend Remains StrongPrivate label and promotions are on the rise, while premium purchases are on the decline, according to IRI. C-store Retailers Face Three Hurdles to Sales GrowthShort-term trends such as high gas prices combined with longer-term shifts toward remote work could negatively impact store performance. Drivers Experience Relief at the Pump as Crude Prices Fluctuate The respite could be temporary if gas demand keeps rising. Private Label Sales Reach Nearly $229B in 2022 Inflationary worries may have led consumers to try, and then continue buying quality store brands. Coffee & Candy Rank at the Top of Global Buyer Search Trends in 2022 New category trends such as cold brew and fair trade beans shot the caffeinated drink to the top of the list. Despite a Healthy Q4, C-store Retailers Voice Concern for Beverage Sales The energy drinks segment remains strong in the cooler, according to Goldman Sachs' latest Beverage Bytes survey. Five Opportunities to Grow Nonalcoholic Beverages There is unmet demand for experimental flavors, mocktails and other beverage trends. Consumer Pressures Continue to Weigh on Cigarette Volumes The latest Nicotine Nuggets survey found downtrading to affordable tobacco products picked up in the fourth quarter of 2022. U.S. Discretionary Retail Spending Decreased in 2022 Units and sales revenue were both down for most of the year, according to The NPD Group. Zeroing In on the Top Three Technology Spend Priorities Security, supply chain visibility and energy monitoring are among retailers' main concerns. First Previous 14 15 16 17 18 Next Last