October Starts With Lowest Gas Prices Since 2016Declining fall demand will likely lead to further price drops in the weeks to come. Beverages Dominate Nielsen's 2020 Breakthrough InnovationsThe annual list features strong products that meet consumers' evolving needs. Driven by Chocolate, Halloween Candy Sales Are Up This Year National Confectioners Association reports sales were up 13 percent in the last four weeks ending Sept. 6 vs. the year-ago period. End-of-Summer Holiday Period at C-stores Falls Short of Year-Ago Results According to PDI/NACS research, strong performers included general merchandise, liquor and wine. Convenience Stores Lag Other Retail Industries in COVID-19 Safety The availability of hand sanitizer at entrances and checkout is the top driver of trust for c-stores, according to Ipsos. Gasoline Demand Plummets to Lowest Level Since Mid-June Despite the steady supply dip, continued low levels of demand helped push the national gas price cheaper on the week. Sheetz Overtakes Speedway in C-store Digital Scorecard Kwik Trip and 7-Eleven are also big winners in 2020 website and social media rankings. Tobacco Basket Value at C-stores Is Up 28% From Last Year The variance indicates that consumers are purchasing more expensive category products, on average. Latest Numbers Show Convenience Channel Is Stuck in Idle Mode Of the top five in-store categories, only beer was in the black during the two-week period ended Aug. 9. AAA: Gas Prices Have Likely Peaked for the Year Nearly three-quarters of stations are selling gas for less than $2.25. First Previous 37 38 39 40 41 Next Last