Research & Data

Oil Prices Are Rising, Pushing Prices at the Pump Higher

Drivers are likely to pay more based on increased demand paired with lagging crude oil production.
Breakfast, Morning Snack & Lunch Business Returning at U.S. Restaurants

On-premises dining is also recovering, although not reaching pre-pandemic levels.

High-Value Restaurant Customers Are Attracted by Deals, Discounts & Loyalty Programs

Paytronix: High-spending, high-frequency customers account for a quarter of restaurant patrons and are significant users of food aggregators.
Understanding the New Values of Food

More than half of consumers think food brands should engage in key social issues.
Wawa & QuikTrip Recognized Among Top 100 Brands Consumers Love

Forbes' debut Halo List measures how well brands serve their customers.
Top 2022 Beverage Trends: Bold, Indulgent & Simple

Consumers seek balance as they celebrate the simple pleasures of life.
C-store Retailers Report Higher 2021 In-Store Sales Despite Pandemic-Related Challenges

Recent NACS surveys also found retailers and suppliers are optimistic about 2022.
DoorDash's Third-Annual Deep Dish Report Spotlights Pandemic-Driven Reshaping of How Consumers Shop, Eat & Work

Saturday was the most popular day to order groceries last year.
The Conversation Around Cannabis

Exclusive Convenience Store News research shows an existing user base among c-store shoppers.
Gearing Up for the EV Age

One-fifth of c-store shoppers own an electric vehicle or are considering buying one.
Ten Reasons Why C-store Foodservice Is Poised for a Record Year

A presentation at the 2021 Convenience Foodservice Exchange pointed to several factors for why operators should feel optimistic about the category.
Holiday Travel This Year Will Reach 92% of 2019 Levels

More than 100 million people will drive to their destinations despite gas costing $1.25 per gallon more than a year ago.
NACS to Court: Overwhelming Majority of Members Expect to Lose Employees If Vaccine Mandate Stands

The Biden Administration is seeking an emergency court motion to reinstate the OSHA rule.
The State of C-store Loyalty

Opportunity exists in making rewards easier to achieve and more enticing.

Comprehensive research on retailer, consumer and product trends across the convenience and retail industries. Includes exclusive proprietary Convenience Store News research studies.