Convenience Store News Industry Report 2025: Under Pressure The industry’s in-store sales growth hits its lowest point in the past six years. Tackling Tobacco: May 2025 Legislative & Regulatory RoundupLegislators in Alabama, Texas and Washington pass new laws. Cigarette Category Weathers Highs & Lows Despite facing some challenges, retailers are seeing some bright spots. Entry Period Opens for Convenience Store News’ 2025 Best New Products Awards Submissions are being accepted across 51 product categories through July 11. FDA Faces the Opportunity to Embrace Innovation & Harm Reduction The Trump Administration is bringing change to the agency and its Center for Tobacco Products. Federal Operation Seizes Nearly $34M in Illegal Vapor Products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection uncovered more than 2 million units in February. ARKO Leans Into Growth Across Core Categories & Loyalty Offers Enrolled fas REWARDS members spent 47% more and visited 2.5 times more per month than nonenrolled members. Tackling Tobacco: April 2025 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup Denver voters earned the right to have their say on a flavored tobacco ban, while Missouri cities may be prevented from adopting stricter tobacco regulations than those of the state. Economic Pressures & Downtrading Continue to Nag the Backbar Goldman Sachs finds that while cigarette volume declines roll on, smokeless nicotine volumes are on the upswing. Modern Oral Tobacco Products Make Waves on the Backbar Their growing popularity is beginning to impact other segments. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
