Oil & Gas Brands Earn High Reputation MarksThe 2025 Axios Harris Poll 100 ranks the reputations of companies most on the minds of Americans. Trendspotting at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks ExpoMultisensorial experiences and "newstalgia" took center stage. Snacking Remains Popular, Though Momentum Slows in 2025 Snacking fulfills needs ranging from quick hunger fixes to indulgent cravings to wellness goals. Positioning Candy & Snacks as the 'Better-to-You' Category Brands that help consumers feel/look good right now are winning, according to Alpha-Diver's Hunter Thurman. Economic Pressures & Downtrading Continue to Nag the Backbar Goldman Sachs finds that while cigarette volume declines roll on, smokeless nicotine volumes are on the upswing. C-store Beverage Sales Face Some Pressures Tempered traffic and weaker consumer sentiment are reflected in the cooler space, according to Goldman Sachs' recent "Beverage Bytes" survey. Exploring Current & Future Bright Spots on the Backbar A recent Convenience Store News webinar offered retailers insight into boosting their tobacco business. New Report Pinpoints Customer Satisfaction Trends HappyOrNot data reveals when shoppers are most likely to have a good experience. Easter 2025 Spending Expected to Approach Record Levels The amount is above last year's $22.4 billion and nearing the $24 billion spent in 2023. Shifting Consumer Patterns Lead to Shifting Meal Patterns Research from Circana points to a change in away-from-home meal consumption for morning and lunch occasions. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
