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June 2022

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The State of Cigarettes and OTP

There are opportunities to win a crucial but challenging convenience category.
June 2022

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Alcohol Boom Fizzles

Following a historic year for beer, wine and liquor, sales slowed in 2021 but are holding their own.
June 2022

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A Sweet—and Salty—Deal

Gum and mints hit refresh, while salty snacks regain their crunch.
June 2022

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A Private Offer

Sales of private-label products in convenience stores outpace growth of national brands.
June 2022

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Almost Back

Recapturing lost coffee sales—and morning daypart traffic—just might pull foodservice out of the pandemic slump.
June 2022

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Regional Breakouts

Leading retailers broke down the data specific to their geographic areas.
June 2022

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Fuels Outlook 2022

There’s some optimism, but the return to “normal” will be slow.
June 2022

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Category Clout

Despite slower growth, beer continues to bring profits and foot traffic to c-stores.
June 2022

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Fountain Refresh

Some stores are jazzing up their beverage bars with new flavors and functional drinks.
June 2022

By the Numbers

Morale Trouble

May 2022

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The Main Course

Prepared food helped reignite foodservice growth in 2021.
May 2022

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Candy, But Better

This may be the answer to consumer demand for a (healthy) sweet treat.
May 2022

By the Numbers

Checking In on Flavored Malt Beverages

April 2022

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Out of the Ordinary

Alternative snacks provide a taste of the unusual.