Inside the Consumer Mind: A Slow ClimbConsumers are returning to c-stores little by little, but they come with new demands. New Research Shows Resiliency of the Confectionery CategorySixty-one percent of shoppers changed up their buying patterns during the pandemic. One in 10 U.S. Gas Stations Have Pump Prices at $3 a Gallon or More Spiking crude oil prices could mean drivers won't see relief all spring. Pandemic Shapes Key Food Trends for 2021 Menu and operational innovation will drive the foodservice industry in the months to come. March May Bring Most Expensive Pump Prices of 2021 Nine states, plus Washington, D.C., are above or near the $3-per-gallon mark. Hard Alternatives Emerges as Fast-Growing Alcoholic Beverage Segment Hard kombucha, hard lemonade and hard iced tea remain an overall small segment, but saw significant sales growth in 2020. FoodInsight: Keeping the Innovative Spirit of 2020 Alive A look at some of the food, drink and flavor-discovery trends forecasted for the year ahead. Weather-Related Refinery Shutdowns Send Gas Prices Skyrocketing Sixty-six percent of state averages spiked by double digits, driving the national average up by 13 cents to $2.63. C-store Traffic Remains Low, But Convenience Is Still King AlixPartners’ 2021 industry study cites loyalty programs and delivery as keys to winning this year. Convenience Channel Starts 2021 With Uptick in Consumer Spending & Trips The late-evening daypart was the biggest beneficiary, with trips up 6.3 points over the prior four-week period. First Previous 33 34 35 36 37 Next Last