SNAP Households Cut Back on Food & Discretionary SpendingThis is a result of COVID-19 relief benefits ending in March. The State of the Small Operator: At a CrossroadsConvenience Store News’ fourth-annual special report finds the convenience store industry’s small operators must adapt or they will become obsolete. Sponsored Private Label Sales Continue Upward Trends The beverage category experienced the largest store brand dollar sales gain over the past 52 weeks. NRF: Despite Headwinds, U.S. Economy Moving in Right Direction Recently revised data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis reveals the economy's underlying strength. New Data Finds Same-Store Sales Continue to Increase Year Over Year Purchases of beverages, tobacco, candy and snacks contributed to higher basket rings. The Loyalty Picture Active participation in c-store loyalty programs has increased, but not across all generations. Sponsored Convenience Store News Industry Report 2023 Deep Dive: Candy & Snacks Bonus data and insights into the confectionery and snacking categories at convenience stores. Sustainability Grows in Importance Among Factors Driving Purchase Decisions The most prevalent sustainable claim on consumer food and beverage products is "recyclable." The Top 100 Convenience Store Chains of 2023 This year’s ranking is largely a carbon copy of last year, but recent M&A activity will shake things up in the next 12 months. Fourth of July Travelers Estimated to Hit Record Numbers With fuel prices holding steady, AAA expects 43.2 million people to hit the road over Independence Day weekend. First Previous 11 12 13 14 15 Next Last