Research & Data

Fuel Prices Hold Steady as Demand Drops
Prices could dip further as the start of summer approaches.
Frito-Lay & Quaker Highlight Summer Snacking Trends
Road trippers under age 40 are twice as likely to prioritize finding the snacks they want over clean bathrooms on their stops.

Candy & Snacks
Taste Reigns Supreme When It Comes to Snacking
A new survey explores when and why consumers snack.
Fuels
Convenience Retailers Gear Up for Memorial Day Weekend Travelers
Of the overall travel, AAA forecasts 87.6 percent will be by car.
Beverages
Nostalgia Dominates Spring Alcohol Trends
Childhood flavors get an adult twist while nonalcoholic offerings start to expand and trend upwards, according to an analysis from Datassential.
Foodservice
Demand for Consumer Packaged Goods Dips as Prices Rise
Convenience is resonating with consumers, as sales of breakfast foods and other items are softening.
Beverages
7-Eleven & Stewart's Shops Honor Mothers With Special Promotions
Deals include both sweet and savory items on Mother's Day.
Fuels
Hitting the Road
The need to fuel up remains a strong trip driver for the convenience channel.
Candy & Snacks
Four Key Advertising Factors When Speaking to Gen Z
Nearly 60 percent of the cohort dislike ads interrupting their content.
Consumer Insights
Consumers Cite Environmental Impact as a Factor in Food Purchases
Respondents of Kearney's "2023 Earth Day Survey" expect food companies to take action.
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Fuels
New Survey Finds Customers Favor Faster Fuel Payments
Approximately 20 percent of respondents expressed an interest in securely paying by text messaging.
Other Merchandise & Services
Survey: Clean Restrooms Can Increase In-Store Sales
According to Bradley Corp., customers tend to reward businesses with clean facilities while avoiding those with poorly maintained bathrooms.
Fuels
Majority of U.S. Consumers Will Pay More for Sustainable Products
Gen Z, millennials and parents are particularly supportive of environmentally friendly companies.

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