consumer trends

Technology/Services

Gas Station TV Relocating HQ to Downtown Detroit

Moving from Birmingham, Mich., to join burgeoning tech community

Company News

Breaking the Piñata of Discretionary Income

C-stores prepare for the economic upturn: Greg Parker's seismic shift

Natural trends move beyond farmer’s market and onto the backbar as the superpremium subsegment lights up cigarette sales.

Foodservice equipment manufacturers are paying close attention to the opportunities of the c-store segment.

42% of consumers say they are likely to visit a c-store for prepared foods if roller-grill items are available

How retailers can appeal to consumers’ continuing desire for exciting flavor

Grocery exec Perkins launched White Hen Pantry, paired Jewel and Osco

Convenience-store retailer plans to install displays chain-wide

Will franchisees follow? Workers groups call move “publicity stunt”

Backlash against diets continues to take its toll

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