Valentine's Day Spending Breaks New RecordShoppers plan to spend $188.81 on average on the holiday. Snacks Poised to Score at Super Bowl Watch PartiesNIQ: The most purchased food for gameday viewing is chips, dips and salsa, followed by chicken wings. Number of U.S. Convenience Stores Selling Gas Ticks Up Small operators continue to operate the majority of the channel's overall locations. Nearly Half of Americans Plan to Cut Back on Alcohol in 2025 Meanwhile, purchases of nonalcoholic drinks are on the rise. Tropical, Smoky & Surprising Among Flavor Trends to Watch Aji Amarillo is the flavor of the year, according to McCormick's "Flavor Forecast 25th Edition." Small Operators Enter 2025 With an Improved Outlook Despite an upswing in optimism, their sentiment still lags large operators. Private Label Sales Ring Up Another Record Year Dollar sales rose 3.9% in all outlets from Jan. 8 to Dec. 29, 2024. Several C-store Chains Stand Out in New Customer Service Rankings Brands were evaluated on five key markers of a quality customer experience. Massachusetts Flavor Ban Fails to Move the Needle on Menthol Smoking Rates A new report by the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association highlights the numbers following 2020 statewide legislation. U.S. Economy Rides a Strong 2024 Finish Into the New Year Gross domestic product is expected to grow between 2% and 2.5% in 2025. First Previous 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last
