: Approximately 60% of the 152,255 convenience stores in the U.S. are still single-store operators as of February 2025.
: Groups collect data across many member sites to provide market trend analysis that would be impossible for an independent store to perform alone. convenience store buying group
The role of these groups is increasingly critical as the industry fragments: : Approximately 60% of the 152,255 convenience stores
Unlike mega-retailers, management and product range decisions remain at the local owner's level. : Approximately 60% of the 152
: "Community group buying"—where stores act as pick-up points for goods dispatched directly from origins—is emerging as a new marketing channel for modern c-stores. Key Resources for Further Reading