Research & Data

Six in 10 Americans Say They Are 'Ready to Go' in Resuming Normal Activity

Nielsen study finds consumers expect to do less in-store pickup, curbside pickup and home delivery from local stores in the next year.
New Research Shows Only 48% of Fuel Merchants Meet EMV Deadline

ACI Worldwide survey paints a picture of the market as of the April 17 deadline.

Uptick in Store Traffic & Consumer Adoption Buoy Optimism in the CBD Category

Brightfield Group looked into the CBD crystal ball during Tobacco Plus Expo 2021.
Half of Consumers Say Pandemic Has Permanently Changed Their Shopping Habits

New AlixPartners study shows health and environmental concerns have grown in importance.
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E15 Sales Show Resiliency Despite Pandemic-Related Dip in Overall Fuel Consumption

Iowa retailers sold 60.59 million gallons of E15 in 2020, up from 48.96 million gallons in 2019.
Soft Drinks Build Brand Equity Among Consumers During COVID-19 Pandemic

Kantar's BrandZ report shows soft drinks increased in perceived worth and innovation.
Fluctuations at the Pump Expected Throughout the Spring Season

One factor that may help to keep the national gas price average below $3 per gallon is the price of crude.
Year-Over-Year U.S. Gas Sales Move Into Positive Territory for First Time Since Pandemic's Start

Despite the boost, demand remains considerably below pre-pandemic levels.
More Than Half of C-store Retailers Expect Trips to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels This Summer

Leisure travel and routine customer trips are anticipated to rise, according to NACS Retailer Member Pulse Survey.
Coca-Cola Research Finds Five Major Pandemic-Era Consumer Trends

Shoppers will continue to focus on health, at-home moments, comfort and indulgence, e-commerce, and value.
Where Are They Now: Analyzing a Decade of the Top 20 Growth Chains

Convenience Store News’ yearly special report shows just how much has changed.
The Top 20 Growth Chains of 2021

Convenience channel players still find a way to grow in the face of unprecedented challenges.
Study: Young Consumers Are Ordering Out Less, Cooking More

Y-Pulse survey shows they are cooking new recipes and enjoying culinary experiences at home.

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