Nearly 90% of C-store Retailers Expect Their Business to Be Negatively Impacted by FDA's Recent Announcements Tobacco Talk respondents are, however, taking a wait-and-see approach before making category changes. Premiumization Sweetening U.S. Chocolate MarketConsumers continue to view chocolate as an accessible luxury, creating opportunities to trade them up to premium products. Better-for-You Trend Impacting Sales of Non-Chocolate Candy Demand for the indulgent pleasures offered by traditional candy brands remains largely unabated. AAA: 48.5 Million Americans Planning a Thanksgiving Road Trip Drivers will pay the highest Thanksgiving gas prices in four years, with a national average of $2.79 as of Nov. 1. C-store Customers Spending More Time Per Visit Average dwell time rose 14 percent during Q3 2018, according to GasBuddy foot traffic report. Sponsored 2018 Technology Study: Investing in the Future Convenience store retailers are once again committed to spending more money on tech systems to better serve their customers and improve their bottom lines. Consumer Study Reveals Convenience Stores Among the Least-Trusted Brands Retailers can win back trust by delivering on their promises and providing consistent experiences. New Research Shows Consumers Have Positive Impressions of Convenience Store Jobs Nearly nine in 10 Americans say c-stores provide a good starting point for a career. Stronger Economy Benefiting Cigarettes Category With Improved Traffic, More Premium Sales Retailers in the latest Tobacco Talk survey also say they see opportunity in cannabis. Consumer Survey Finds C-stores Still Reign Supreme in Convenient Locations & Fast Service Respondents select c-stores over fast food restaurants as the shortest wait times in line by a two-to-one margin. First Previous 54 55 56 57 58 Next Last