Technomic Expands Tracking Tool to Retail FoodserviceConsumer Brand Metrics now offers data for more than 40 retail chain brands. Wider Variety of Claims Appearing on Menus"Gluten free" and "made from scratch" being used more frequently. 2014 Industry Forecast Study A more optimistic outlook is projected this year than in previous years. Energy Drinks, Enhanced Waters Leading C-store Beverage Sales Weather and foot traffic made the biggest difference in 2014's first quarter. New NACS/CCRRC Report Shows Playbook in Action One year after its release, convenience store chains share their results. Foodservice Slowdown Dampens In-Store Sales Record C-store foodservice sales increased by just 2.4 percent last year, according to NACS data. New Numbers, Insights Shared at NACS Summit Economy improving, but c-stores still face headwinds. Low Gas Prices Reversing Decline in Driving Nearly half of Americans report doing nothing to offset the cost of fuel. NPD: C-stores Face Challenging, Competitive Environment Visits dipped 3 percent in the last quarter of 2013. Battle for Foodservice Market Share Expected to 'Get Ugly' C-stores are high in preference for snacks and late-night eating. First Previous 109 110 111 112 Next Last