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Packaging, Logos and All Things Spice
on August 16, 2019 at 12:00 am
The McCafé unveils its new branding look, while Dunkin’ and 7-Eleven reveal their pumpkin spice items this month. ..
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No Tables, Chairs or Store Front
on August 16, 2019 at 12:00 am
Ghost eateries rely solely on food delivery to serve customers. ..
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Americans Prefer Debit Cards at the Pump
on August 16, 2019 at 12:00 am
Edging out cash and credit, debit appeals to consumers for a variety of reasons. ..
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Organizations Collaborate to Fight Foodborne Illnesses
on August 16, 2019 at 12:00 am
Each year, food poisoning impacts 48 million Americans. ..
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Natural Food Has Its Own Set of Challenges
on August 16, 2019 at 12:00 am
Consumers must be educated regarding their expectations of “natural.&rdquo ..
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39.3 cents
Combined local, state and federal tax on a gallon of gasoline in Alabama as of July 2012.
49 Percent
Percentage of candy purchases at convenience stores, which were classified by shoppers as unplanned or impulse purchases.
Caffeine Fill-up
Convenience store customers purchase coffee more often than gasoline.
Three to Four Minutes
Average time it takes a customer to enter a convenience store, make a purchase and depart.
Two Billion Gallons
Amount of beer sold by U.S. convenience stores each year, or one-third of all beer purchased in the U.S.
80 Percent
Percentage of all fuel sold in the U.S. in 2011 that was purchased at convenience stores.