Single-Store Owners Greet 2016 With Less OptimismIncreasing costs have independents more skeptical than chains. Retailers Cite ‘Unified Commerce’ as Customer Engagement PrioritySurvey finds omnichannel attempts fall short. Nielsen: 2015 Was the Year of Premium in Alcoholic Beverages Consumers increasingly traded up in their purchases. The 2016 Forecast for Grocery Continued growth is expected as more c-stores expand their category offer. The 2016 Forecast for Snacks Awareness of and innovation in healthy items expected to have big impact. 2016 Flavor Forecast Shows Continued Appetite for Spicy McCormick predicts six trends likely to gain traction. How to Turn Impulsive, Emotional Consumer Needs Into Sales Habit, indulgence are two highly motivating impulses. New Study Shows More Millennials Ditching Driving Driver license decrease seen across most age groups. Costco Continues Reign as Cheapest Place to Fill Up Quik Stop and ARCO also among most inexpensive. The 2016 Forecast for Candy Fewer c-store retailers believe their candy sales will grow this year. First Previous 160 161 162 163 164 Next Last