Consumers Prioritize Cooking at Home as Food Costs RiseMore 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. 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. Sponsored Convenience Store News Forecast Study 2025: A Move in the Right Direction Economic optimism has the convenience store industry hopeful about 2025 business prospects. 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. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last