Convenience store sales rose in the first half of 2016, fueled by lower gas prices that lured more Americans into hitting the road, according to a survey by the National Association of Convenience Stores.
In-store sales were higher for 70 percent of convenience retailers for the first half of the year, NACS reported.
More stores are selling fresh items, too; 43 percent say they’ve added more fresh fruit or vegetables in 2016. In addition, 39 percent have added salads, and 30 percent have added more cut fruits and vegetables. In all, 85 percent of retailers told NACS that they sell fresh fruit or vegetables, up 8 percent over last year.
