Convenience Store Retailers Report Continued Downtrading on the BackbarThe latest "Nicotine Nuggets" survey from Goldman Sachs finds wide price gaps are driving tobacco consumers to cheaper alternatives. The Health of CBDIncreasing awareness and appeal could improve the category's wellbeing. Promotion Inequity Stalls Narrowing of Gender Pay Gap A "broken rung" on the corporate ladder hinders progress at higher levels, a new report reveals. Food Retailers & Manufacturers to Boost Private Brand Investments Growth areas include premium, health and wellbeing, and products boasting simple and clean ingredients. C-store Retailers Take Their Expectations for Beverage Sales Down a Notch Continued consumer pressures are taking their toll on store traffic, according to Goldman Sachs' third-quarter 2024 beverage survey. DoorDash Expands Access to Nutritious Groceries New merchants now accepting SNAP payments on the platform include Sheetz and Giant Eagle. Consumer Wellness Shift Adds Up to $600B-Plus Food & Beverage Opportunity Thirty-five percent of consumers view food as an important tool for managing stress and improving mood. Halloween Increasingly Enjoyed by Adults Forty percent say the spookiest day of the year is their favorite holiday. Wawa Comes Out on Top in Latest Industry Satisfaction Survey Consumers were most satisfied with brands that heavily invest in foodservice. CSN EXCLUSIVE: How to Be Top of Mind With Convenience Shoppers InMarket: C-store consumers make, on average, more than 11 trips per month. First Previous 7 8 9 10 11 Next Last