For many convenience retailers, gasoline — which can be purchased without ever setting foot inside the store — is their major selling point. Gas brought more than 80% of customers to c-stores, according to Insight Intouch’s 2024 annual report, and fuel sales made up more than 60% of convenience store revenue in 2023, according to NACS data.
Once inside, customers are faced with a variety of categories and products in a relatively small space. Stocking the right options can boost product velocity and keep customers returning for their favorite items.
But picking the right items to fill precious shelf space is a complicated process that combines local customers’ interests and habits with broader category trends. In light of this, C-Store Dive regularly speaks with experts about what retailers can do to put their products in the best position to sell.
Below are C-Store Dive’s top category trend articles from 2024 so far. If there are topics you’d like to see us cover in the future, feel free to let us know.
