Core Insights - Retailers are facing challenges due to tariffs, inflation, and economic uncertainty, impacting consumer behavior and shopping habits [1][2] Group 1: Consumer Behavior Changes - 79% of consumers have altered their shopping habits this year due to tariffs [2] - Customers are visiting an average of 3.2 convenience stores per month, which is a 17% increase from last year, indicating a trend towards cross-shopping [3][4] - 54% of gas customers compare prices between locations, highlighting the importance of price in consumer decision-making [5][6] Group 2: Impact on Retail Categories - Convenience stores experienced a 0.6% revenue increase, but this was outpaced by category inflation of 2.5% [2] - Price-checking behavior is prevalent across retail categories, with about 60% of grocery shoppers comparing prices before shopping [6] - 38% of c-store shoppers utilize loyalty rewards and discounts most of the time, suggesting a shift in focus towards price sensitivity [7]