Cleanliness Drives Gas Station Visits as Signs Point to a ReboundSites with above-average ratings drove 21 percent more visits than their below-average competitors in the third quarter of 2020. FoodInsight: Seeking Stress ReliefConsumers turn to CBD products to relax during these stressful times. C-store Industry Fuel Sales Continue to Lag With COVID-19 Disrupting Commuting Patterns NACS research finds that 61 percent of c-store retailers expect fuel sales to be down the remainder of the year. C-store Trips Bounce Back Post-Labor Day Holiday Beer and packaged beverages drove sales growth for the week ended Sept. 27. October Starts With Lowest Gas Prices Since 2016 Declining fall demand will likely lead to further price drops in the weeks to come. Beverages Dominate Nielsen's 2020 Breakthrough Innovations The 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. First Previous 38 39 40 41 42 Next Last
