The National Association of Convenience (C) Stores recorded an increase in sales of grocery items as a result of increased patronage attributed to reluctance of shoppers to visit large supermarkets.
The national survey conducted by the Association showed: -
- Of retailers responding to a questionnaire, 52 percent noted that grocery sales have increased
- Most C-Stores are adding cleaning and toiletry items, hot meals and in some cases multipack items
- Some C-Stores have now introduced curbside pickup and a small proportion are offering delivery
- As with QSRs, C-Stores have closed sit-down dining and curtailed self-serve foods
Dennis McCartney, Director of Operations for Landhope Farms of Pennsylvania commented "the emphasis on cross-contamination and customer safety is something that has been highlighted over and over during this crisis and something that will continue long after this is over."