Easter Spending Expected to Top $22BNational Retail Federation: Spending on candy is expected to reach $3.1 billion. Chocolate & Candy Sales Reach All-Time HighU.S. confectionery sales are expected to hit $61 billion by 2028. Consumers Identify the Foundation of a Good Pizza Crust quality plays a significant role in the decision to purchase or not, according to new survey data. Value Seekers A positive c-store shopping experience increasingly means reasonable prices. Consumers' Definition of Value Expands Beyond Price Retailers can inspire experimentation across dayparts through snacks and food. Bridging the Gap Between Loyalty & Consumer Behavior Upside: Nearly 40% of loyalty members would stop shopping at a specific location if the store terminated its loyalty program. Self-Checkout Adoption Is On the Rise Thirty-seven percent of convenience store and fuel retailers are currently piloting or scaling deployments. Snack, Meal or Both? The once-clear line between snack time and mealtime will blur in 2024. Five C-store Chains Recognized as Customer Experience Standouts Convenience stores are the second most represented industry on the annual list behind quick, fast and casual dining. Candy & Snacks Among Brand Winners in Super Bowl LVIII Gopuff's "Brand Bowl" sheds light on what customers ordered before, during and after the game. First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last