Gas Prices Hit Nine-Month HighDemand remains low, but crude oil gains lead to price increases at the pump. FoodInsight: Global Game Changers International convenience stores provide innovative ideas to excite shoppers. AAA: Vast Majority of Americans Will Stay Home This Holiday Season Those who do travel will opt for driving as road trips will account for 96 percent of holiday getaways. Study: Omnichannel Amenities Will Staunch C-store Traffic Declines Joint university study also finds that targeting millennials and their children can pay off. Second Wave of Pandemic Isn't Providing Same Boost to C-stores as First Wave Did Although dollars per transaction are higher than the same time last year, consumers aren't spending as much as they did this spring. FoodInsight: Pandemic Pivots Comfort foods have been top-of-mind for consumers during this stressful year. New Consumer Research Studies Cannibalization Effect of C-store Delivery Vroom Delivery: A majority of customers would not have visited the same store in-person if the service was not available. Postmates Sees Unprecedented Ordering Trends Throughout 2020 Heart-shaped pizzas spiked 1,800 percent in February, while orders for hand sanitizer skyrocketed 9,987 percent in March. COVID-19 Pandemic Reshapes Shopper Engagement With Seasonal Candy The industry must address new holiday celebrations and traditions through merchandising and marketing. Higher C-store Spending Trend Wanes as Pandemic Carries On Dollar sales slipped year-over-year during the past five weeks. First Previous 35 36 37 38 39 Next Last