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Global Foodservice Trends
What can you learn from foodservice operators around the world?
November 2025
Connecting With Consumers
A NACS survey reveals how consumers view c-stores, what they care most about and how to capture more of their business.
Cold, Bold and Sold
Frozen dispensed beverages deliver high margins and endless opportunity for creativity.
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.