Research & Data

2019 Realities of the Aisle consumer study,

The Whys & Why-Nots of C-store Loyalty Program Membership

Exclusive Convenience Store News consumer research explores attitudes and usage.

Midyear Report Card Shows Slow Start for 2019 C-store Sales

Category sales in the first half of this year mostly underperformed last year’s sales pace.

PG Vision Vitality Convenience Store Transformation

When customer expectations are not yet being met, you need to seize the opportunity and make smart changes. Explore this storyscape from CSNews to gain a greater understanding of what shoppers are now demanding from their c-store experience.

The Top 100 Convenience Store Chains of 2019

Marathon Petroleum joins stalwarts 7-Eleven and Couche-Tard at the helm of this year’s ranking.

Inside the Consumer Mind: Getting to Know the C-store Tobacco Buyer

Seven in 10 cigarette purchasers have tried e-cigarettes or vaping products.

U.S. Consumers Look to Strike Balance Between Plant & Meat Offerings

Plant-based alternatives are rising in popularity, but demand for traditional meat remains strong.

Top 100: Two Key Segments Are Influencing the Makeup of Today’s Top C-store Chains

The entry of foreign companies and the resurgence of oil companies are having an impact.

Who Is the CBD Consumer?

Experts believe the market is poised to explode among both current and new users.

Top 100: Is There a Finish Line for the C-store Consolidation Trend?

With big deals carrying bigger price tags, a tipping point in c-store M&A activity remains a possibility.

C-store Shoppers Are Not Willing to Pay a Premium for Human Interaction

Even fast food saw some pushback on the growing kiosk trend.

Majority of Americans Support Tobacco 21 Legislation

A recent Gallup poll finds that 73 percent favor raising the legal minimum age to buy tobacco products.

Five Things to Know About Consumer Attitudes Toward Grab-and-Go Foods

Culinary Visions study examines fresh vs. fast, healthful vs. convenient, and global vs. local.

Cigarette Volume Pressure Remains Elevated in Q2 2019

Dual usage and more alternative products on the backbar are driving retailers' outlook.

Declining Soda Consumption Opens the Door for Functional Beverage Sales

Ingredients such as botanicals, protein and superfoods have experienced significant growth in recent years.