Research & Data

Gas Prices Plummet Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel
Lower demand and increased supply mean drivers will likely see pump prices decline through the holiday.
Nearly 49M Motorists to Hit the Road This Thanksgiving
Overall, approximately 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home between Nov. 23–27.

Candy & Snacks
Consumers Focus on Value as Inflation Weighs on Holiday Shopping
Food and beverage prices in October increased 1.4 percent vs. September.
Candy & Snacks
Paytronix: Loyalty Members Spend More Despite Economic Headwinds
The annual spend for convenience loyalty members increased nearly 40 percent from 2020 to 2021.
Fuels
Gas Prices Move Higher Despite Decreased Demand
Concerns about global supplies nudged pump prices up, but this rise may be short lived.
Fuels
Consumers Expect Technology-Driven Experience on the Forecourt
Dover Fueling Solutions' first-ever Future of Fueling Report finds that consumers will look for touchless and automatic self-services.
Technology
The Mobile Customer
Providing a compelling mobile experience has never been more important.
Consumer Insights
Majority of Consumers Prefer Lower Prices Over a Convenient Experience
Twenty-two percent of Americans say they are struggling to cover day-to-day expenses.
Candy & Snacks
Consumers Turn to C-stores to Discover New Products & Brands
They rely on c-stores to satisfy their sweet tooth and quench their thirst with candy and beverage purchases.
Foodservice
Six Trends Shaping Food & Beverage Consumption
Income bifurcation, a return to convenience and other factors are molding daily eating patterns.
Fuels
Gas Prices Continue Downward Trend
Fluctuating oil prices and low demand contribute to the national average decline.
Technology
C-store Operators Turn to Self-Checkout to Compete
Retailers adapt to outside pressure by embracing speed, adding fresh offerings and reallocating store space.
Fuels
Pain at the Pump Eases as Fueling Trips & Oil Prices Dip
The national average has declined daily since Oct. 11.
Tobacco
Pressures on Tobacco Consumer Drive Shift in Backbar Purchases
The third-quarter 2022 Nicotine Nuggets survey finds a rise in downtrading.

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