Three Findings About Gen Z's Snacking HabitsFruity/chewy candy and meat snacks/jerky increased significantly in popularity. Consumers Rethink Retail Spending PrioritiesCircana: Though discretionary general merchandise spending has fallen year over year, CPG spending remains elevated. Plugged In Driven by the younger generations, electric vehicle charging at c-stores is accelerating. Three Key Dining Trends Emerge Among Young Adults Y-Pulse: Millennial and Gen Z diners prefer convenience to cuisine, but also seek out communal meal experiences. Eating on the Go Proves Popular Among U.S. Consumers American consumers look for both convenience and variety in their on-the-go meal options, according to NCSolutions. Convenience Stores See Higher Sales in First Half of 2023 Labor remains a concern despite optimism about the rest of the year. Consumers' Satisfaction With C-store Foodservice Shifts Competition from outside the channel is heating up. Consumers Continue to Choose Takeout or Delivery Over Dining Out A survey from US Foods finds that Americans still prefer a convenient and casual experience to an in-restaurant meal. C-stores Have Opportunity to Fill EV Charging Infrastructure Gaps The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program is just one piece of the puzzle. Identifying Three Types of Fuel Customers VideoMining: An average of 27 percent of c-stores' in-store traffic originated from the pump in 2022. First Previous 9 10 11 12 13 Next Last