GasBuddy released its second quarterly study examining foot traffic in the U.S. fuel and c-store industry. From April 1 to June 30, 2019, GasBuddy and Cuebiq analyzed aggregated, anonymized location visit data at more than 100 fuel and convenience store brands across the U.S. to understand foot traffic trends, provide geo-behavioral and consumer insights and…

S&D Coffee & Tea newly released white paper, How to Deliver a Better Beverage Experience, identifies the latest beverage trends. Soda consumption reached a 31-year low in 2016, leaving ample room in the better-for-you (BFY) beverage space, according to the white paper. Operators can boost beverage sales, and the meaningful incremental profits that come with…

Marketing company Uberall Inc. released new data on how small- and medium-sized businesses (SMB) feel about online customer reviews across various platforms, including Yelp, TripAdvisor, Facebook, Instagram and Google. More than 300 of these SMB owners were asked a series of questions about their relationship with customer reviews and the role they play in their overall…

BRP’s new report, called Tariffs, Terrorists & Tsunamis: Minimize the Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions with Agile Strategies, shows that the recent increases — and threat of increases — in tariffs are causing disruptions to today’s retail supply chains. According to the report, while tariffs are currently the hot topic, supply chains are vulnerable to many…

Nielsen released an infographic outlining the food trends retailers should promote ahead of this year’s Memorial Day holiday. Memorial Day represents the unofficial start of the summer season for most Americans, which means it’s time for barbecues, picnics and an array of other warm weather social gatherings. Although beer and hot dogs are staple menu…

A new report from PDI provides insights into c-store shoppers’ behaviors toward loyalty programs and recommends actionable strategies on how c-stores can improve their programs to attract new members and increase foot traffic. PDI is a global company with leading enterprise software solutions serving the convenience retail, petroleum wholesale and logistics industries. More than 1,500…

At the 2019 Georgia Association of Convenience Stores (GACS) annual convention in Amelia Island, Fla., June 23-25, Bonnie Herzog, Managing Director – Equity Research, Wells Fargo Securities LLC, spoke about the beverage and tobacco industries — including a detailed discussion on current trends and industry outlook. Convenience store operators formed GACS in 1973. GACS Staff monitors…

Nielsen released information about how the legalization of marijuana affects the U.S. snacking industry. In the U.S., interest in cannabis is growing — and laws are shifting to meet consumer demands. Most recently, the Illinois legislature approved recreational marijuana use for adults, with sales of cannabis products containing the psychoactive element, THC, anticipated to start…

According a report by to retail management consulting firm BRP, only 18% of retailers are focused on increasing the convergence of physical and digital shopping environments, despite 82% of customers shopping and reviewing products online before purchasing in-store. Because e-commerce has elevated consumers’ expectations of the shopping experience, retailers must now provide service anytime, anywhere…

A new GasBuddy study reveals how impactful the Memorial Day holiday weekend was for c-stores, with gas stations along major highways seeing a 69% lift overall compared to the previous weekend. Meanwhile, quick service restaurants only saw a 27% lift, and coffee shops saw a 20% lift. GasBuddy examined foot traffic at more than 67,000…