Inside the Consumer Mind: Competitive EatsC-store prepared food buyers say they can find better quality elsewhere. Consumers Turn to Bite-Sized Boosts to Endure PandemicCandy and snacks are helping to improve emotional wellbeing amidst COVID-19. Road Trips Top Americans' List of Fall Travel Plans Vacationers are showing a preference for destinations that allow for socially distanced, outdoor recreation. Cleanliness Drives Gas Station Visits as Signs Point to a Rebound Sites with above-average ratings drove 21 percent more visits than their below-average competitors in the third quarter of 2020. Inside the Consumer Mind: Making It a Meal C-store prepared food purchasers are a prime opportunity for increasing basket size. Tired of Monotony, Young Consumers Seek a Return to More Versatility in Their Diets More than half prefer to purchase fully prepared food, while 78 percent have found opportunities to explore cooking new recipes. C-store Industry Fuel Sales Continue to Lag With COVID-19 Disrupting Commuting Patterns NACS research finds that 61 percent of c-store retailers expect fuel sales to be down the remainder of the year. FoodInsight: Seeking Stress Relief Consumers turn to CBD products to relax during these stressful times. C-store Trips Bounce Back Post-Labor Day Holiday Beer and packaged beverages drove sales growth for the week ended Sept. 27. Consumers Perceive Pre-Paying Before Picking Up Items as Safest Payment Option Those who pay directly from a mobile app are five times as likely to use this payment method more because of COVID-19. First Previous 55 56 57 58 59 Next Last