Key Takeaways
- In 2023, 38% of U.S. consumers visited convenience stores daily, up from 32% in 2020
- 72% of U.S. c-store shoppers are millennials or Gen Z, driving 45% of foodservice purchases in 2022
- Women account for 54% of convenience store visits in Europe, preferring healthy snacks 2x more than men
- U.S. c-stores to add 5,000 units by 2028, focus on foodservice/tech
- Global convenience market CAGR 6.8% to $3.5T by 2030, digital sales 25% share
- U.S. cashless payments to hit 70% in c-stores by 2027
- In 2023, the global convenience store market size was valued at USD 2.12 trillion and is projected to reach USD 3.28 trillion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2024 to 2030
- U.S. convenience stores generated $723.6 billion in total in-store and fuel sales in 2022, marking a 28.6% increase from 2019
- The convenience services industry in Europe reached €250 billion in revenue in 2022, with a 4.2% YoY growth driven by urban expansion
- U.S. c-stores operate average 18.2 hours/day, with 92% open 24/7 in 2023
- Average U.S. c-store has 2,800 sq ft selling space, stocking 4,500 SKUs in 2022
- 76% of U.S. c-stores offer foodservice, avg. 64 seats per location 2023
- In 2022, packaged beverages accounted for 28.4% of U.S. c-store inside sales at $88.5 billion
- Prepared food sales in U.S. c-stores hit $16.6 billion in 2022, up 18.2% YoY
- Cigarettes comprised 22.8% of inside sales in 2022 U.S. c-stores, $71 billion total
In 2023, convenience stores grew through digital and foodservice habits, with younger shoppers and prepared meals driving key sales.
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