How to Face an Overheating Economy

Create an inflation war room to triage the impacts of rising prices, stay flexible and invest in employees.

Small and Mighty

Unique general merchandise products can help you stay trendy and relevant in your market.

Numbers Check

Three years of performance data show the industry is recovering as new headwinds emerge.

The State of Cigarettes and OTP

There are opportunities to win a crucial but challenging convenience category.

A Private Offer

Sales of private-label products in convenience stores outpace growth of national brands.

Almost Back

Recapturing lost coffee sales—and morning daypart traffic—just might pull foodservice out of the pandemic slump.

What Shoppers Want

Four things to watch now: digital, spend, value and fundamentals.

Packaged Beverages Power the Cold Vault

The core players are carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, water and sports drinks.

Alcohol Boom Fizzles

Following a historic year for beer, wine and liquor, sales slowed in 2021 but are holding their own.

A Sweet—and Salty—Deal

Gum and mints hit refresh, while salty snacks regain their crunch.

Regional Breakouts

Leading retailers broke down the data specific to their geographic areas.

Fuels Outlook 2022

There’s some optimism, but the return to “normal” will be slow.