Tropical, Smoky & Surprising Among Flavor Trends to WatchAji Amarillo is the flavor of the year, according to McCormick's "Flavor Forecast 25th Edition." Small Operators Enter 2025 With an Improved OutlookDespite an upswing in optimism, their sentiment still lags large operators. Room for Improvement As you set your 2025 strategy, consider these c-store shopper insights. Private Label Sales Ring Up Another Record Year Dollar sales rose 3.9% in all outlets from Jan. 8 to Dec. 29, 2024. Several C-store Chains Stand Out in New Customer Service Rankings Brands were evaluated on five key markers of a quality customer experience. Consumers Prioritize Cooking at Home as Food Costs Rise More than eight in 10 Americans say saving money on food is a priority this year. 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 2020 statewide legislation. U.S. Economy Rides a Strong 2024 Finish Into the New Year Gross 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. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last
