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US studies highlight ways to lift sales of healthier snacks

Two separate case studies in the US offer insights into how retailers can increase sales of better-for-you snacks in convenience stores. The studies were developed by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)...

Convenience Worldwide: hurricanes hit US consumer confidence

In the wake of two historic back-to-back hurricanes that curtailed fuel supply and increased demand, consumers say that they are feeling less optimistic about the state of the economy, according to the...

Bear Naked launches down under with new energy bars

Venturing outside the US for the first time, the Bear Naked company has launched Bear Naked Real Nut Energy Bars in Australia. At 65g each, they are claimed to be “perfect for...

Steady sales growth in US convenience market: NACS

US convenience store sales have grown steadily in the first half of 2017, according to results from a National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) survey released this week. The association claims that 67...

Convenience worldwide: US consumers choose fuelling locations based on food quality

US consumers are increasingly seeking out fuelling locations based on the quality of the food, according to a survey by the US National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). The survey results show that...

Convenience worldwide: US convenience stores hit record in-store sales

US convenience stores experienced record in-store sales of $233 billion in 2016 and the third straight year of $10 billion-plus in pre-tax profits, according to NACS State of the Industry data. Convenience stores,...

International news: US store numbers keep rising

The US convenience store count increased to a record 154,535 stores as of December 31, 2016, a 0.2 per cent increase (340 stores) from 2015, according to the 2017 National Association of...

Amazon takes ‘grab and go’ to new level

Amazon will launch its first grocery store, Amazon Go, in Seattle next year and has released a video showcasing its unique ‘Just Walk Out’ shopping experience. The online-turned-bricks-and-mortar retailer is offering a check-out-free...
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