Research & Data

At-Home Coffee Consumption Climbs to 81% Amidst Pandemic

Consumers increasingly seek out gourmet equipment over traditional makers.
Convenience Store News Foodservice Study 2021: On the Mend

The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted the foodservice business at convenience stores, but retailers are optimistic about the year ahead.

Prices at the Pump May Be Less Expensive in August

Determinants include crude oil prices, driver demand, and the economic impact of COVID-19 cases.
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The State of the Small Operator: Bouncing Back

After a difficult pandemic-depressed year, the convenience store industry’s single-store owners and small chains are bullish on 2021, but some plan to throw in the towel.
Exclusive C-store Shopper Research Shows Pandemic’s Effect on Foodservice

The category's journey has gone from smooth sailing to a bumpy road.
More Expensive Gas Prices Aren't Stopping Motorists From Filling Up

Crude oil pries may decline soon, but strong driver demand means prices will likely stay high this summer.
Inside the Consumer Mind: The CBD Opportunity

More than a quarter of c-store shoppers buy CBD products, but not necessarily at c-stores.
New Research Shows Pandemic's Profound Impact on U.S. Road Travel

Daily personal car trips fell 45 percent in April 2020, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety's New American Driving Survey.
Today's Consumers Want Less Sweetness, More Purpose in Their Smoothies

Ingredients that offer specific health benefits are increasingly in demand.
Increased Consumer Focus on Health & Wellness Presents an Opportunity for Retailers

According to Acosta, 33 percent of today's shoppers identify cost as the biggest barrier to healthy eating.
U.S. Fossil Fuel Consumption Dips to 30-Year Low

Overall, U.S. petroleum consumption fell 13 percent in 2020 from 2019.
Convenience Retailers & Suppliers Say Supply Disruptions May Continue Throughout 2021

Beverages particularly have been a challenge for operators, who report disruptions to packaged drinks and beer.
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Convenience Store News Industry Report 2021 Deep Dive: Beer & Malt Beverages

With the coronavirus pandemic first shutting down and then limiting the capacity of bars and restaurants last year, the beer and malt beverages category at convenience stores saw tremendous growth.
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Convenience Store News Industry Report 2021 Deep Dive: Candy & Snacks

Pandemic-driven shifts in shopping, working and social routines prompted extraordinary change for the candy and snack categories at convenience stores.

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