Sparkling Water's Popularity Shows No Signs of Fizzing OutNielsen: Sales spiked $49 million for the week ended Aug. 18, a 22-percent increase from the same time last year. Hurricane Florence Has Little Impact on Gas PricesAAA: Gasoline stocks in the hurricane-impacted area are healthy, but delivery to meet demand could be a challenge. Does Pumpkin Spice Still Have Its Mojo? More and more retailers and brands are jumping on the autumnal bandwagon. Unofficial End of Summer Brings Strong C-store Beverage Sales Heat wave helps drive cold vault numbers up 4.4 percent year over year. Immediate Need & Convenience Increasing Click-and-Collect's Allure Click-and-collect leader Walmart plans to have 700 locations with pickup towers by January 2019. AAA Fall Fuel Forecast Predicts Lower Prices at the Pump The national gas price average could drop to less than $2.70. Generation Z Shows Preference for 'Around the Corner Retail' By 2020, this generation is expected to account for 40 percent of all consumers. Labor Day Weekend Gas Prices to Be Highest Since 2014 The national average of $2.84 per gallon is 2 cents cheaper than a month ago, but 48 cents more than a year ago. Four Factors That Will Impact Future Development of the Snacking Category Nielsen: Spotting trends early and being nimble will be crucial. What’s Hot: Maverik’s San Waffael Swell Exemplifies Originality The breakfast sandwich stands out with a Liege Belgian waffle as its carrier. First Previous 54 55 56 57 58 Next Last