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Customers Today Have Higher Expectations Regarding Convenience-Store Food Options

 By Chuck Ulie on Jul. 26, 2024

71% of respondents want hot prepared offerings, 55% want made-to-order meals, 44% want fresh produce, Vontier survey shows

Foodservice

Pepperoni Is Favorite Pizza Topping in U.S., New Survey Shows

By Chuck Ulie on Jul. 24, 2024

Black+Decker Pizza Pulse also finds 75% of Americans eat pizza a few times a month or more

Foodservice

Use a Strong Breakfast Program to Kick-Start Daily Foodservice Success

By Chuck Ulie on Jul. 23, 2024

‘Breakfast is going to continue to be important forever. It’s the most convenient time of day for people to utilize convenience stores from a habitual standpoint’

Technology/Services

One Size Does Not Fit All: Loyalty Members Have Preferred Messaging Channels

By Rachel Gignac on Jul. 17, 2024

Convenience-store retailers can save money by learning who doesn’t want to receive certain types of messages

Technology/Services

Plastic Products and Packaging Raise Risk for Convenience Stores

By Diane Adam on Jul. 15, 2024

At Risk Management and Captive Insurance Forum, expert discusses implementing sustainability measures and waste solutions

Technology/Services

The Convenience Premium: Motorists Looking for One-Stop Shops

By Greg Lindenberg on Jul. 09, 2024

Almost 60% of drivers would pay more if it meant making a single stop; nearly 80% willing to drive out of their way to visit preferred store

Foodservice

C-Stores Must Be Sensitive to Foodservice Prices They’re Charging

By Chuck Ulie on Jun. 28, 2024

With many concerned about inflation, retailers must work to grow sales, according to Technomic’s Donna Hood Crecca

Foodservice

July 4th Cookout Costs Skyrocket

By Greg Lindenberg on Jun. 28, 2024

Inflation hits the backyard, according to the American Farm Bureau’s annual Fourth of July market basket survey

Foodservice

Consumption of Food and Beverages at Home Remains High

By Chuck Ulie on Jun. 27, 2024

‘Foodservice costs 4.3 times that of at-home occasions, with the absolute dollar gap widening,’ said Circana’s David Portalatin at CSP’s C-Store Foodservice Forum

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AAA Expects 71 Million People to Travel Over July 4th Week, Nearly 61 Million By Car

By Greg Lindenberg on Jun. 27, 2024

This year’s extended Independence Day forecast exceeds pre-pandemic numbers, sets new record

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