For the second year, convenience stores have grown in the US, firmly reversing a four-year decline in previous years. Convenience Store News reports that the number of U.S. convenience stores stands at 150,174 nationwide according to the 2024 NACS/NielsenIQ Convenience Industry Store Count, making the industry more competitive than ever. Over 63 percent of those are single-store operators, who largely drove the increase. The increase happened in 43 states – Texas has the most locations with more than 16,000 stores.
Now, more than ever, it is crucial for your c-store to stand out in the crowd. At Sunoco, we are committed to supporting sites with resources to do just that with benefits such as consumer-favored station imaging, loyalty programs, partnerships, and digital traffic support. Read this NACS article on the importance of finding the right brand partner, featuring Sunoco. The right brand not only drives business for you but also helps you stand out from your increasing competition.
