Convenience Store Retailers Expect Beverage Sales to Tick Up in 2024However, the "Beverage Bytes" fourth quarter 2023 survey finds growing pessimism around hard seltzer. Valentine's Day Spending Reaches New HeightsSixty-two percent of consumers aged 25-34 plan to celebrate this year, more than any other age group. Reduced-Risk Tobacco Products Face Perception Issue Adult consumers understand the continuum of risk but don't separate tobacco from nicotine. U.S. Drivers Surpass 100 Billion Miles on E15 Drivers who filled up with the biofuel saved 15 cents per gallon on average. C-store Backbar Shifts Persist in Q4 2023 The latest "Nicotine Nuggets" survey found that cigarette volume declines accelerated sequentially in the three-month period. Instant Commerce Analysis Predicts 2024 Candy Trends Gopuff's "Ins and Outs Report" predicts consumers' preferences for the year ahead. Small Operators Face 2024 With Tempered Optimism Many of the convenience channel's smaller retailers expect the status quo, though some are more bullish about their prospects. Drizly Reveals Top Beverage Trends to Watch High-end tequila and nonalcoholic mocktails present divergent interests in the beverage and alcohol spaces. NRF Sees Consumer Spending Slowing Down in 2024 Pandemic savings that boosted spending last year are shrinking and consumer confidence has risen but remains low. RFA Analysis: Automakers Endorse E15 for Majority of New Vehicles Consumers are legally permitted to fill up with the renewable fuel in 96% of vehicles on the road today. First Previous 7 8 9 10 11 Next Last
