Massachusetts Flavor Ban Fails to Move the Needle on Menthol Smoking Rates A new report by the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association highlights the numbers following the 2020 statewide legislation. U.S. Economy Rides a Strong 2024 Finish Into the New YearGross domestic product is expected to grow between 2% and 2.5% in 2025. Social Trends Drove Customer Behavior in 2024 Gopuff's annual "Consumer Trends Report" also found consumers continued to seek greater value through discounts and offers. A Bump in the Road Electric vehicle ownership declines among convenience store shoppers. DEI Efforts Face Headwinds Among U.S. Employees Pew Research: Workers are now somewhat more likely to say that focusing on increasing DEI at their organizations is mainly a bad thing compared to February 2023. Grubhub Reveals Top C-store Purchases of 2024 The annual report offers a deep dive into customer ordering trends and behaviors. Drivers Rank Their Gas Station Priorities In addition to fill-ups, Americans say they buy goods from the accompanying convenience store. Americans Expected to Close Out 2024 With Record Travel Nearly 120 million people will venture 50-plus miles from home from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1. Sponsored Convenience Store News Technology Study 2024: A Strong Foundation for Successful Operations C-stores are investing in backend technology to improve efficiency, data sharing and more. Consumers Savor the Holiday Season With Chocolate More than 60% of adults allow themselves more treats during the holiday season than at other times of the year. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last