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Seventy-One Percent of Consumers Discover New Products at Convenience Stores

Study finds that CPG brands looking to engage Gen Z can tap into the generation's favorable view of convenience stores
November 18, 2022

More than seven in 10 (71%) adult consumers, ages 18 and over, say they discover new products and brands in c-stores. Nearly four in 10 (38%) say they shop at c-stores two or more times a week, while overall, nearly two-thirds (62%) visit c-stores at least once a week.


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Demand for Healthier Foods in C-Stores

New study shows that the loyal customer is ranking “freshness” as a top priority for store selection
June 3, 2016
In a departure from previous findings, Q1’s latest comprehensive study shows that convenience store “regulars,” who include younger males and Hispanic males, are increasingly selecting c-stores based on better-for-you options.
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Hershey Shares Insights to Help C-Store Retailers

Hershey’s ability to synthesize numerous data sources to give the company a full picture of important trends
November 6, 2015
The Hershey Company will showcased its products and programs at the National Association of Convenience Stores Show October 11-14 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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C-Store Snack Trends

Study reveals only 5% of recent convenience store beer purchases included a prepared food item
August 12, 2015

Convenience store operators can increase sales of prepared food items by connecting late afternoon and evening snacking behaviors with purchases, according to a study commissioned by Tyson Convenience Foodservice in partnership with Anheuser-Busch.


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New C-Store Foodservice Opportunities

Market segment generates approximately $11.2 billion annual sales
January 15, 2015
Comprising approximately 28 percent of retail foodservice and generating $11.2 billion in sales, proprietary convenience-store foodservice has become a key area of opportunity across the country. Technomic's Convenience Stores Market Intelligence Report compiles exclusive data to understand market opportunities.
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C-stores Making Food Inroads

More convenience stores are concentrating on providing a greater variety of fresh, high-quality foods.
February 14, 2014
Convenience-store foodservice is a $10.9 billion industry and a key area of opportunity for convenience stores across the country.
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