local_convenience_storeConvenience Stores
150,000 stores and 165 million transactions a day — America's impulse-buy engine.
150,000
U.S. convenience stores
$860B+
Annual channel sales
165M
Transactions per day
80%
Of items consumed within the hour
Channel Overview
The U.S. convenience channel spans roughly 150,000 stores and generates more than $860 billion in annual sales, with over 165 million transactions per day. C-stores are the premier channel for beverages, snacks, energy products, and on-the-go items — and one of the most accessible entry points for new brands through regional distributors and chain-level programs.
Key Retailers in This Channel
checklist Entry Requirements
- arrow_rightSingle-serve and immediate-consumption pack formats
- arrow_rightDSD or convenience distributor relationships (McLane, Core-Mark, Eby-Brown)
- arrow_rightCompetitive margins for distributors (25-35%) and retailers (35-45%)
- arrow_rightSlotting support and promotional funding
handshake How CPI Gets You In
- check_circlePlacement with national and regional c-store distributors
- check_circleChain-level presentations at 7-Eleven, Circle K, Wawa, Sheetz and more
- check_circleCounter display, rack, and cold-vault merchandising programs
Is your brand ready for Convenience Stores?
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