Drop in Global Oil Price Provides Some Relief at the PumpFears of recession lead to lower prices for crude oil. High Gas Prices Weakening Customer Traffic at C-storesNearly half of all retailers say customers coming inside the store are buying less vs. three months ago when gas was $1.50 less per gallon. Beverages Lead Most Successful C-store New Product Launches in 2021 IRI releases its annual New Product Pacesetters report. National Gas Price Average Reaches New All-Time High Today's national average of $5.01 is 15 cents more than one week ago. Critical Gaps in Mobile App Strategies Limiting the Convenience Channel Innovative technology is required for c-stores to win in today's competitive environment, according to industry insiders. Digital Orders Rise to One-Third of Total C-store & Restaurant Food Orders Takeout is the most common digital order type, according to Paytronix report. Strong Demand & Rising Oil Costs Push Gas Prices Higher The national average for a gallon of gas surged 25 cents in one week. Current Stability at the Pump Could Be Short-Lived Crude oil prices continue to rise due to worries over global supply constraints. Drivers See No Relief at the Pump & May Not for Awhile All 50 states now average more than $4 per gallon at the pump. Five C-store Chains Recognized Among America's Best Retailers for 2022 Brick-and-mortar retail sales numbers indicate consumers still value the in-person shopping experience. First Previous 21 22 23 24 25 Next Last