Self-Checkout Adoption Is On the RiseThirty-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. Industry Leaders Identify Ways C-stores Can Become Employers of Choice Convenience Leaders Vision Group highlights initiatives retailers can use to better retain employees, such as mentorship programs and mental health support. 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. Consumers Look Beyond Marketing for Diversity & Inclusion Only 28% of Americans said they made a purchase in the past month based on the inclusivity of a brand's marketing. Alcoholic Beverage Trends Undergo Culture Shift Consumers cite a variety of reasons to turn down alcohol in favor of mocktails and other alternatives. Convenience Store Retailers Expect Beverage Sales to Tick Up in 2024 However, the "Beverage Bytes" fourth quarter 2023 survey finds growing pessimism around hard seltzer. Valentine's Day Spending Reaches New Heights Sixty-two percent of consumers aged 25-34 plan to celebrate this year, more than any other age group. Snacks to Play Pivotal Role in Big Game Watch Parties Three in five consumers say they promise guests a game-winning spread at their Super Bowl viewing party. First Previous 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last