The new survey from Wildfire Systems found that almost half of respondents said they spent less on non-essential items like travel or dining out in 2022 than in 2021.
The latest Future Consumer Index from EY details the concerns of consumers in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa and how they are adapting to rising costs.
According to the report, SNAP shoppers are less likely to shop at retailers such as Target, Whole Foods and Publix, and instead opt for Walmart, Kroger and club chains.
Three of Convenience Store News’ proprietary annual research studies won a national silver award in the Data Journalism category, as well as a regional gold award in the Upper Midwest region.