Industry Report

With the coronavirus pandemic first shutting down and then limiting the capacity of bars and restaurants last year, the beer and malt beverages category at convenience stores saw tremendous growth. In this special “Deep Dive” report, a bonus supplement to the Convenience Store News 2021 Industry Report, we present exclusive data and analysis of the beer and malt beverages category at c-stores.

Pandemic-driven shifts in shopping, working and social routines prompted extraordinary change for the candy and snack categories at convenience stores. In this special “Deep Dive” report, a bonus supplement to the Convenience Store News 2021 Industry Report, we present exclusive data and analysis of the candy and snack categories.

What will become of the Biden Administration's focus on nicotine levels and flavors remains to be seen, but it is undeniable that cigarettes and other tobacco products are a main reason customers shop the convenience channel. In this special “Deep Dive” report, a bonus supplement to the Convenience Store News 2021 Industry Report, we present exclusive data and analysis of the cigarettes and OTP categories at c-stores.

The foodservice category struggled over the past year, as safety restrictions and changes in consumer behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in shrinking sales across all segments. In this special “Deep Dive” report, a bonus supplement to the Convenience Store News 2021 Industry Report, we present exclusive data and analysis of the foodservice category at c-stores.

Despite being ravaged by an unprecedented pandemic, the convenience store industry may be better positioned than ever for the future.

Candy and snacks fulfill various need states for consumers — from satisfying a craving, to treating or rewarding themselves, to supporting their emotional wellbeing, to taking part in important holidays and celebrations. In this special “Candy & Snacks Deep Dive” report, a bonus supplement to the Convenience Store News 2020 Industry Report, we present exclusive data and analysis of the candy, salty snacks and alternative snacks categories.

Despite new regulations further challenging the business, tobacco remains a top moneymaker for the nation's convenience stores. In this special “Tobacco Deep Dive” report, a bonus supplement to the Convenience Store News 2020 Industry Report, we present exclusive data and analysis of the cigarettes and other tobacco products categories.

Now a core component of many convenience store retailers' strategic plans, foodservice has solidified itself as a critical puzzle piece in convenience retailing success today. In this special “Foodservice Deep Dive” report, a bonus supplement to the Convenience Store News 2020 Industry Report, we present exclusive data and analysis of the prepared food and dispensed beverage categories.