Comprehensive research on retailer, consumer and product trends across the convenience and retail industries. Includes exclusive proprietary Convenience Store News research studies.
Consumer shifts due to the COVID-19 pandemic have upended convenience foodservice.
Sixty-six percent of state averages spiked by double digits, driving the national average up by 13 cents to $2.63.
Sixty-five percent of consumers have cooked at home more, while 40 percent spent more time online shopping.
AlixPartners’ 2021 industry study cites loyalty programs and delivery as keys to winning this year.
The long trend of the national average being cheaper year over year could end within the week.
The late-evening daypart was the biggest beneficiary, with trips up 6.3 points over the prior four-week period.
NACS Supplier Member Pulse Survey found that members' sales in the channel grew in 2020.
C-store customers are shifting to online grocery sites and delivery services amidst pandemic.
Just 54% believe it will be a good year for their category, a 31-point drop compared to a year ago.
COVID, labor difficulties and declining foot traffic are chief among their concerns.
However, the pandemic’s effect on their sales and profitability is a top concern.
Holiday-focused flavors can be a nostalgic way to incorporate new flavors onto the menu.
Pandemic worries haunt the convenience store industry, affecting expectations for the year ahead.
Chocolate represented 64 percent of all sales and was up 7 percent from 2019.
