Retail Sales Hold Steady Year Over YearThough consumers still prioritize needs-based spending, discretionary merchandise purchases grew 1% in June. Convenience Store News Foodservice Study 2024: Investing in Tomorrow Food-forward convenience store operators are looking beyond today’s challenges to determine what will be necessary to best future competition. Summer Gas Prices Hold Steady Though gasoline demand remains high, lower oil costs may be keeping pump prices relatively stable for now. Gen Z Shopping Decisions Influenced by Creator-Generated Content Twenty-one percent of the cohort trust influencers and their recommendations. Sponsored The State of the Small Operator: Overcoming Obstacles Convenience Store News’ fifth-annual special report finds the convenience store industry’s small operators are the very picture of perseverance. Value-Seeking Tobacco Consumers Impact Cigarette Sales The Q2 2024 "Nicotine Nuggets" survey finds continued downtrading on the backbar. Private Label Brands Continue to Outperform National Brands Total store brand sales for the first six months of 2024 were $121 billion. The Scoop on Consumers' Ice Cream Preferences Gopuff's recent findings revealed an array of popular toppings that go beyond the traditional sprinkles and chocolate syrup. Convenience Retailers Temper Outlook for Beverage Sales Growth projections become more cautious as traffic expectations moderate. Convenience vs. Connection As self-checkout becomes more prevalent, c-store shoppers still prefer human interaction. First Previous 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last