Three Trends Causing C-store Retailers to Innovate FasterStrategy experimentation is a must for survival. Thanksgiving Travelers Find Falling Gas PricesNational $2.14 average represents week-over-week savings of 3 cents. Kroger Rises to the Top of 2016 Kantar Retailer PoweRanking Company virtually ties with Walmart for the first time in 20 years. Younger Consumers & Parents Most Favorable to C-stores These age groups support new store openings. Consumer Sentiment Slows Q3 C-store Beverage Sales Growth Bottled water, sports drinks continue strong trend. C-store Industry Investing Billions in Store Remodels Last year, 12 percent of all c-stores underwent renovations. C-store Tobacco Market Softening Slightly, But Still Solid Retailers are most intrigued by reduced-risk products. Seasonal Demand Drop Not Having Usual Effect on Gas Prices National average rises for 12 days out of the past 14. Two in Three C-store Retailers Report Higher In-Store Sales Presidential election could factor into Q4 results. Social Media Gains Traction Among Top Marketing Tools NRF: 92 percent will invest to some degree in 2016. First Previous 77 78 79 80 81 Next Last