Download “Tracking Convenience Report: from the Pump to the C-Store” Download the new “Tracking Convenience Report: From the Pump to the C-Store” to discover the latest consumer trends that could influence your business strategy in 2024 and beyond. This report features the most detailed convenience data analyzed by experts with decades of industry experience. You’ll find: Year-over-year trends New growth opportunities Actionable insights Connect with PDI so our convenience experts can help you maximize your business opportunities with the industry’s most detailed data and analysis. Intereste ..read more

It’s that time of year again. The days are getting longer, the weather’s getting better, and the PDI team is in full swing preparing for our biggest event of the year. The key difference this year is we’re no longer hosting PDI Users Conference. This year it’s all about taking everything you’ve come to know and love about the industry’s premier training and networking event and transforming it into something even better. We’re proud to introduce PDI Connections Live 2024! Rest assured that this change is about much more than just renaming the event. We’ve carefully examined every aspect of th ..read more

As breakthrough technologies and changing consumer behaviors rapidly transform the fuel and convenience ecosystem, PDI continues to invest in new solutions, collaborations, and programs that advance innovation across the entire industry. These offerings extend a wide range of advantages to fuel wholesalers, convenience retailers, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and consumers around the globe. The latest highlights include: Multiple new PDI product offerings and enhancements A strategic alliance with Square 9 Softworks A reseller agreement with Kii Corporation An improved experience for ..read more

Download the 2024 “Sustainability, EV, and Convenience Retail Survey Report” We checked in with American consumers to find out how they really feel about sustainability. Now you can access the “Sustainability, EV, and Convenience Retail Survey Report” to better understand consumer sentiment around sustainable products and businesses.  Based on survey results from over 1,200 US consumers, this report will help you monitor changing behaviors and attitudes that directly impact the convenience retail industry. Download the report to learn:  Specific areas where consumer expectations are ..read more

Even as high inflation rates impact the buying behaviors of many American consumers, it’s clear that shoppers continue to make indulgent purchases. The latest convenience store industry sales data analyzed by PDI reveals strong sales within the wine, liquor, and beer categories. In fact, alcohol sales continue to be a key growth driver for convenience stores, with sales up significantly year over year from 2022 to 2023: Beer sales were up 6% YoY Liquor sales were up 10% YoY Wine sales were up 21% YoY While the average price per unit was relatively flat for beer and slightly down for wine, l ..read more

With an increasing number of consumers prioritizing financial value as a key purchasing decision, efficiency and cost savings have become primary objectives for fuel and convenience retailers. As a result, retailers are doubling down on digital transformation—investing in innovative technologies that help them adapt faster to changing consumer behaviors. As a core part of the fuel and convenience ecosystem, PDI remains at the forefront of the industry’s technology evolution by delivering new solutions and collaborations designed to enhance agility and productivity. Attendees at NACS Show 2023 ..read more

Are you interested in a good origin story? Get ready to learn how the modern convenience ecosystem grew from a bunch of small general stores scattered across the United States into a massive industry with over 150,000 sites and the familiar brands we know and love today. In the inaugural episode of the “How Convenient” podcast, host Bethany Allee speaks with her special guest, PDI CEO Jimmy Frangis. To get the inside scoop on the evolution of the fuel and convenience industry, listen to the podcast here. Read the transcript PDI “How Convenient” Podcast Episode 1 Transcript: Bethany Alle ..read more

Were you able to join us for the live webinar “Convenience Trends to Watch for in 2024?” If not, be sure to check out the summary below or view the on-demand webinar here. The NACS-sponsored webinar featured PDI COO Linnea Geiss along with industry experts Jeff Hassman, PDI VP Product Strategy and Partnerships, and Justin Baxley, PDI VP, Retail Product Management. The trio discussed the top trends that will impact the fuel and convenience retail industry in 2024, sharing their predictions on what businesses should expect. They also provided guidance and insights from industry research, includ ..read more

Gen Z, born between 1995 and 2015, is one of the fastest growing consumer groups across the globe. Despite its youth, this generation and its growing influence on brands and business has quickly transformed into a powerful economic force. Today, Gen Z accounts for more than 40% of consumers around the world and boasts a whopping $360 billion USD in disposable income, according to a study from Bloomberg. That alone makes Gen Z a powerful market for CPG brands, fuel providers, and national convenience retailers to tap into. However, the generation also demands that businesses meet a higher stan ..read more

Get the New “Tracking Convenience Report: from the Pump to the C-Store” Have you spotted any interesting changes in the c-store ecosystem? We have, and we’re ready to share some trends and insights to help you maintain your competitive edge. The latest version of “Tracking Convenience Report: From the Pump to the C-Store” reveals the latest consumer data and trends that will impact your business in 2024. Highlighting in-depth data and analysis from PDI and GasBuddy, this report covers: Interesting convenience trends that emerged in 2023 New areas of opportunity for retailers and CPG brands Va ..read more