Nearly Two-Thirds of Suppliers Will Boost Investment in Convenience Channel in 2021 NACS Supplier Member Pulse Survey found that members' sales in the channel grew in 2020. Gas Prices Expected to Keep Climbing Driven by Rising Crude Oil PricesThe long trend of the national average being cheaper year over year could end within the week. FoodInsight: The Recipe for a Winning LTO Holiday-focused flavors can be a nostalgic way to incorporate new flavors onto the menu. Despite Uncertainty, Winter Seasonal Candy Sales Tick Up Chocolate represented 64 percent of all sales and was up 7 percent from 2019. FoodInsight: Specialty Sips Beverage retailers turn up the craveability factor with trendy, emerging flavors. New Year Brings Steady Increase in Gas Prices The higher price of crude is outweighing sustained low gasoline demand. Foodservice Benefits as Consumer Spending at C-stores Strengthens Spend per transaction rose during the five weeks ended Jan. 3. Despite Pandemic, Nearly Six in 10 C-store Retailers Say In-Store Sales Grew in 2020 Nearly half of NACS survey respondents put more emphasis on prepackaged ready-to-eat meals. Lower Gas Demand in 2020 Fuels Lowest Gas Prices in Four Years Prices hit their highest level for the year in January, before COVID-19 led to a reduction in travel. New Research Finds COVID-19 Interruptions Shrunk C-store Foodservice by 13% in 2020 The channel is expected to rebound, but long-term changes likely include staffing needs and prepared food sourcing. First Previous 34 35 36 37 38 Next Last