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U.S. C-store Count Declines for Fourth Consecutive Year

The dip is led by a 3.1-percent decrease in single-store operators.
Oil Prices Are Rising, Pushing Prices at the Pump Higher

Drivers are likely to pay more based on increased demand paired with lagging crude oil production.

Breakfast, Morning Snack & Lunch Business Returning at U.S. Restaurants

On-premises dining is also recovering, although not reaching pre-pandemic levels.
Top 2022 Beverage Trends: Bold, Indulgent & Simple

Consumers seek balance as they celebrate the simple pleasures of life.
C-store Retailers Report Higher 2021 In-Store Sales Despite Pandemic-Related Challenges

Recent NACS surveys also found retailers and suppliers are optimistic about 2022.
Ten Reasons Why C-store Foodservice Is Poised for a Record Year

A presentation at the 2021 Convenience Foodservice Exchange pointed to several factors for why operators should feel optimistic about the category.
Holiday Travel This Year Will Reach 92% of 2019 Levels

More than 100 million people will drive to their destinations despite gas costing $1.25 per gallon more than a year ago.
NACS to Court: Overwhelming Majority of Members Expect to Lose Employees If Vaccine Mandate Stands

The Biden Administration is seeking an emergency court motion to reinstate the OSHA rule.
Ready-to-Eat Popcorn Sales Popping Since Onset of Pandemic

The category reached $1.7 billion in sales attributable to at-home consumption, gifting and innovation.
Pricing Sensitivity May Have Widespread Adverse Impact on C-stores Into Start of 2022

Retailers can offset the impact with loyalty offers that meet customers' trip missions through occasion-appropriate bundles, according to the latest PDI C-store Shopper Trends Report.
Report: Text Message Subscribers Visit Stores 44% More Frequently

These customers are also more likely to redeem an offer within hours of receiving it.
Cigarette Sales in 2020 Increased for First Time in Two Decades

Smokeless tobacco sales also rose from $4.53 billion in 2019 to $4.82 billion in 2020.
Consumers Are Starting to Buy Less as Price Sensitivity Rises

C-store retailers should leverage their loyalty programs to incentivize consumption, according to the latest PDI C-store Shopper Trends Report.
Fast Casual Visits Begin to Rebound From Pandemic Slump

Online and physical visits to fast-casual restaurants for the year ending August 2021 were up 8 percent compared to a year ago.

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