Packaged beverages are the ultimate c-store differentiator and help satisfy the thirst for more sales.

From firewood and bait to bottled water and windshield wash, smart retailers use the fuel pad to extend merchandising space.

Retailers along key travel routes are building unique experiences to make their stores a memorable piece of customers’ journeys.

After several years of growth, beer sales in convenience stores have softened.

Cigarettes claimed 10.7% of unit shares and OTP claimed 8.1% in 2024, for a combined 18.8%.

More convenience retailers are building bakery programs and focusing on daylong sales opportunities for baked-in-store goodies.

Fueled by rising demand for protein, customers are powering up on alternative snacks.

Support from convenience retailers ensures that the NACS SOI Report has the benchmarks they need to guide their strategic decision-making process.