Research & Data

Driven by Chocolate, Halloween Candy Sales Are Up This Year

National Confectioners Association reports sales were up 13 percent in the last four weeks ending Sept. 6 vs. the year-ago period.

Technology Study 2020: Meeting New Customer Needs

Technology spending is on the rise in the convenience store industry. C-store operators are investing to meet current and future challenges, as the COVID-19 pandemic has sped up implementation of new contactless technology, home delivery and curbside pickup programs.

Five Key Consumer Behaviors Are Changing the Convenience Retail Space

All aspects of convenience store operations must join forces to meet the new shopper expectations.

End-of-Summer Holiday Period at C-stores Falls Short of Year-Ago Results

According to PDI/NACS research, strong performers included general merchandise, liquor and wine.

Convenience Stores Lag Other Retail Industries in COVID-19 Safety

The availability of hand sanitizer at entrances and checkout is the top driver of trust for c-stores, according to Ipsos.

Foodservice Sales Suffer as More Than Half of Shoppers Are Eating at Home More Often

Diners anticipate eating out less even after the pandemic, according to a new Acosta report.

Gasoline Demand Plummets to Lowest Level Since Mid-June

Despite the steady supply dip, continued low levels of demand helped push the national gas price cheaper on the week.

Pandemic Stress Causes Many U.S. Consumers to Put Dieting on the Backburner

Salty snacks and sweet treat consumption increases as consumers report less avoidance of sugar, salt and alcohol.

The Top 100 Convenience Store Chains of 2020

EG America jumped four spots in this year’s ranking to break into the top 10.

Sheetz Overtakes Speedway in C-store Digital Scorecard

Kwik Trip and 7-Eleven are also big winners in 2020 website and social media rankings.

Coronavirus Challenges Result in Red-Ink First Half for C-store Industry

Midyear Report Card shows most in-store product categories were negatively impacted.

Latest Numbers Show Convenience Channel Is Stuck in Idle Mode

Of the top five in-store categories, only beer was in the black during the two-week period ended Aug. 9.

Shell Offers to Take the Ride as Local Escapes Lead 2020 Travel Plans

The fuel company introduces road trip planning materials, Spotify playlists and safety tips to support a "StateEscape."

Foodservice Study 2020: Revising the Roadmap

Convenience store retailers have little choice but to rapidly innovate as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on their foodservice business.