Two Treats Top Consumers' Choice for Halloween FestivitiesA whopping 98 percent of Americans who welcome trick-or-treaters will be handing out chocolate and candy. Loyalty Programs Drive Higher Rings in Convenience ChannelPaytronix: C-stores see higher visit frequency and check size increases than quick- and full-service restaurants. Halloween Spending Projected to Surpass $12B NRF estimates candy spending will reach $3.6 billion, up from $3.1 billion in 2023. Making the Most of Every Visit C-store shoppers point to deals as a top influencer in their pump-to-store decision. New Study Reveals CBD Searches Jumped Nearly 200% Over Past Decade Alabama is the state most interested in using CBD, based on internet searches. Consumers Echo Support for Credit Card Swipe Fee Reform New survey results reflect bipartisan support for the Credit Card Competition Act. Consumer Priorities Shift Beyond Discretionary Spending Edible and nonedible CPG sales continue to outperform general merchandise spending, according to Circana. Leaning Into the Rules of the Road to Win in Convenience Consumers across all income classes are feeling the delayed pressures of inflation. Convenience Channel Sees Traffic Jump Across Brands Placer.ai analysis finds the c-store market is a highly regional one. Casey's Spotlights Popularity of Pizza for Breakfast More than half of adults wish it were considered a traditional morning food. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last