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Sweet Truths About America's Sweet Tooth
The pandemic and the economy have changed candy consumers’ preferences, and retailers and manufacturers have pivoted to make the most of it.
October 2025
Tapping Into New Strategies for Beer
With beer sales softening in c-stores, suppliers and retailers collaborate to deliver innovations that resonate.
Cannabis: Green Rush or Green Bust?
High hopes for cannabis-only retail outlets may have been pipe dreams, but seeds of hope remain.
Get Ready for the Next Generation of Shoppers
What do today’s students want from their convenience store? Campus stores hold some clues.
Merchandising Beverage-Alcohol’s White-Hot Fourth Category
As lines blur and innovative drinks push the boundaries of creativity, stores rethink old rules about how shelves are organized.
Shopper Behavior Revealed: From the Pump to the Store
A NACS consumer survey reveals why c-store customers shop inside the store after refueling at the pump.
Economic Headwinds Could Impact Snacking
Changing economic and consumer conditions could translate to soft sales for the salty snacks category.
Navigating the Customer's Path to the Pump
Although price still matters, more drivers say they will go out of their way to visit their favorite convenience store.
September 2025
Big Business (Still) at the Beverage Bar
Hot dispensed beverage sales slow down but a hot cup of coffee remains an essential c-store staple.