AAA Eyes Memorial Day Travel Through COVID-19 LensAnecdotal reports suggest fewer people will hit the road compared to years past. FoodInsight: The Fourth DaypartThree key insights from the Datassential Snacking Keynote Report. C-stores See Lift in In-Store Category Performance Dollar sales increases were experienced across packaged beverages, candy and salty snacks. Survey: 72% of Americans Say COVID-19 Has Impacted Their Summer Travel Plans Roughly one-third plan to hit the road between Memorial Day and Labor Day, while half are undecided. Gas Prices Fluctuate Across the Country as More States Reopen Forty states have averages of $2 or less a gallon even though the national average is 6 cents more on the week. Better-for-You Snacking & On-the-Go Protein Among the Top Levers Pulled by CPG Growth Leaders Aside from innovation, other winning factors include acquisitions, surgical pricing and e-commerce. Candy & Packaged Beverages Begin to See Positive Spend Numbers Return at C-stores Federal stimulus checks, restriction lifts and fatigue with stay-at-home orders likely contributed to the surge. Pump Prices Inch Higher as States Begin to Reopen Fuel demand and state averages likely to increase where business operations start to resume. Only a Dozen States Have Average Gas Price of $2 or Higher AAA forecasts that the national average will continue to decrease into next month, possibly dropping as low as $1.65. C-store Spending Gets a Boost From Federal Stimulus Checks On April 15, dollars were up 3.9 percent and spend was up 31.3 percent. First Previous 63 64 65 66 67 Next Last