US Convenience Stores Forecast to 2014
The US convenience stores (c-stores) industry, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing sectors, present lucrative investment opportunities for new players. Despite economic slowdown and financial crisis, the industry has showed a splendid performance in the past few years, with the number of convenience stores continuously rising. C-stores have greatly benefited from the growth of the overall retail industry. As per our latest findings, the consumers’ increasing appetite for convenient shopping and soaring sales of low-priced non-traditional products have had a positive impact on the US c-stores market, which is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of around 11% during 2011-2014 to reach around US$ 856.5 Billion.
According to our latest research report, “US Convenience Stores Forecast to 2014”, the US has a huge growth potential for the c-store industry as the rise in retail sales and large consumer base have given a significant boost to this sector, and the trend is expected to continue in future. Further, it is expected that the US working population will climb to the level of 211.9 Million by 2014-end, and this busy lifestyle of people will drive the country’s c-store market. The study also revealed that socio-demographic shifts and economic environment will also act as market drivers.
In the US, the total c-store sales include motor fuel sales and in-store sales. It was found that the motor fuel sales held a major share in the total c-store sales during 2011. The industry is dominated by single store business, and at the state level, Texas, California, Florida and New York accounted for the majority of the total convenience stores’ count during the same period. During our study of the industry trends, we observed that that the US c-store market is moving towards consolidation. The number of mergers and acquisitions in the sector will continue to increase. We have also discussed how the concept of mobile wallet and the expanding food services market will fuel the industry’s growth.
In our comprehensive report, we also studied how the competitive landscape has been changing in the industry, and in which direction it is likely to move over the next few years.
We expect that a large number of companies will foray into the lucrative US c-store market with their diversified product portfolio, and this will lead the incumbent players to invest heavily in establishing their stores across different states of the country. Our report briefly covers the consumer behavior in the country, and it is expected that this research study will help clients align their business strategies as per the changing market dynamics.
According to our latest research report, “US Convenience Stores Forecast to 2014”, the US has a huge growth potential for the c-store industry as the rise in retail sales and large consumer base have given a significant boost to this sector, and the trend is expected to continue in future. Further, it is expected that the US working population will climb to the level of 211.9 Million by 2014-end, and this busy lifestyle of people will drive the country’s c-store market. The study also revealed that socio-demographic shifts and economic environment will also act as market drivers.
In the US, the total c-store sales include motor fuel sales and in-store sales. It was found that the motor fuel sales held a major share in the total c-store sales during 2011. The industry is dominated by single store business, and at the state level, Texas, California, Florida and New York accounted for the majority of the total convenience stores’ count during the same period. During our study of the industry trends, we observed that that the US c-store market is moving towards consolidation. The number of mergers and acquisitions in the sector will continue to increase. We have also discussed how the concept of mobile wallet and the expanding food services market will fuel the industry’s growth.
In our comprehensive report, we also studied how the competitive landscape has been changing in the industry, and in which direction it is likely to move over the next few years.
We expect that a large number of companies will foray into the lucrative US c-store market with their diversified product portfolio, and this will lead the incumbent players to invest heavily in establishing their stores across different states of the country. Our report briefly covers the consumer behavior in the country, and it is expected that this research study will help clients align their business strategies as per the changing market dynamics.
1. ANALYST VIEW
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
3.1 Definition of Convenience Store
3.2 Retail Sales
4. MARKET DRIVERS
4.1 Busy Lifestyle
4.2 Economic Environment
4.3 Socio-demographic Shifts
5. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK TO 2014
5.1 Convenience Stores
5.1.1 Top Ten States
5.2 Regional Analysis
5.2.1 Southern Region
5.2.2 Northeast Region
5.2.3 Midwest Region
5.2.4 Western Region
5.3 By Sales
5.3.1 Motor Fuel Sales
5.3.2 In-store Sales
5.4 Single and Chain Stores in Operation
5.5 Growth and Sales Analysis - By Company
5.6 Employment
6. INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 Private Labels Attracting Consumers
6.2 Reward Points Elevating Sales
6.3 Online Retailing a Hit
6.4 Youth Enjoying Frozen Beverages
6.5 Digital Signage Connecting with Consumers
6.6 Foodservice Market Growing Unprecedentedly
6.7 C-Store Industry Ripe for Consolidation
6.8 Mobile Wallet Gaining Momentum
7. KEY PLAYERS
7.1 7-Eleven Inc.
7.1.1 Business Description
7.1.2 Recent Developments
7.2 Shell Oil Products /Motiva Enterprises LLC
7.2.1 Business Description
7.2.2 Recent Developments
7.3 BP America
7.3.1 Business Description
7.3.2 Recent Developments
7.4 Chevron Corp.
7.4.1 Business Description
7.4.2 Recent Developments
7.5 Exxon Mobil Corporation
7.5.1 Business Description
7.5.2 Recent Developments
7.6 Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
7.6.1 Business Description
7.6.2 Recent Developments
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
3.1 Definition of Convenience Store
3.2 Retail Sales
4. MARKET DRIVERS
4.1 Busy Lifestyle
4.2 Economic Environment
4.3 Socio-demographic Shifts
5. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK TO 2014
5.1 Convenience Stores
5.1.1 Top Ten States
5.2 Regional Analysis
5.2.1 Southern Region
5.2.2 Northeast Region
5.2.3 Midwest Region
5.2.4 Western Region
5.3 By Sales
5.3.1 Motor Fuel Sales
5.3.2 In-store Sales
5.4 Single and Chain Stores in Operation
5.5 Growth and Sales Analysis - By Company
5.6 Employment
6. INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 Private Labels Attracting Consumers
6.2 Reward Points Elevating Sales
6.3 Online Retailing a Hit
6.4 Youth Enjoying Frozen Beverages
6.5 Digital Signage Connecting with Consumers
6.6 Foodservice Market Growing Unprecedentedly
6.7 C-Store Industry Ripe for Consolidation
6.8 Mobile Wallet Gaining Momentum
7. KEY PLAYERS
7.1 7-Eleven Inc.
7.1.1 Business Description
7.1.2 Recent Developments
7.2 Shell Oil Products /Motiva Enterprises LLC
7.2.1 Business Description
7.2.2 Recent Developments
7.3 BP America
7.3.1 Business Description
7.3.2 Recent Developments
7.4 Chevron Corp.
7.4.1 Business Description
7.4.2 Recent Developments
7.5 Exxon Mobil Corporation
7.5.1 Business Description
7.5.2 Recent Developments
7.6 Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
7.6.1 Business Description
7.6.2 Recent Developments
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 3-1: Retail Sales (Trillion US$), 2009-2014
Figure 3-2: Share of Convenience Store Sales in Retail Sales (2011)
Figure 4-1: Working Population (Million), 2009-2014
Figure 4-2: GDP per Head (‘000 US$), 2009-2014
Figure 5-1: Share of Convenience Stores in Comparison to Other Similar Channels (2011)
Figure 5-2: Number of Convenience Stores (2007-2011)
Figure 5-3: Share of Top States by Convenience Store Count (2011)
Figure 5-4: Convenience Store Saturation Figure (Average No. of Persons per Store), 2007-2011
Figure 5-5: Convenience Store Sales (Billion US$), 2009-2014
Figure 5-6: Share of Motor Fuel and In-store Sales in Convenience Store Sales (2011)
Figure 5-7: Motor Fuel Sales in Convenience Stores (Billion US$), 2009-2014
Figure 5-8: Gasoline Sales by Product in Convenience Stores (%), 2010
Figure 5-9: Top Four States with Highest % of Convenience Stores Selling Motor Fuel (2010)
Figure 5-10: Top Five States with Lowest % of Convenience Stores Selling Motor Fuel (2011)
Figure 5-11: In-store Sales (Billion US$), 2009-2014
Figure 5-12: In-store Sales by Top Categories (%), 2010
Figure 5-13: Number of Employees in Convenience Stores (Million), 2007-2009
Figure 6-1: Number of Internet Users (Million), 2011-2014
Figure 6-2: Online Retail Sales (Billion US$), 2009-2014
Figure 3-1: Retail Sales (Trillion US$), 2009-2014
Figure 3-2: Share of Convenience Store Sales in Retail Sales (2011)
Figure 4-1: Working Population (Million), 2009-2014
Figure 4-2: GDP per Head (‘000 US$), 2009-2014
Figure 5-1: Share of Convenience Stores in Comparison to Other Similar Channels (2011)
Figure 5-2: Number of Convenience Stores (2007-2011)
Figure 5-3: Share of Top States by Convenience Store Count (2011)
Figure 5-4: Convenience Store Saturation Figure (Average No. of Persons per Store), 2007-2011
Figure 5-5: Convenience Store Sales (Billion US$), 2009-2014
Figure 5-6: Share of Motor Fuel and In-store Sales in Convenience Store Sales (2011)
Figure 5-7: Motor Fuel Sales in Convenience Stores (Billion US$), 2009-2014
Figure 5-8: Gasoline Sales by Product in Convenience Stores (%), 2010
Figure 5-9: Top Four States with Highest % of Convenience Stores Selling Motor Fuel (2010)
Figure 5-10: Top Five States with Lowest % of Convenience Stores Selling Motor Fuel (2011)
Figure 5-11: In-store Sales (Billion US$), 2009-2014
Figure 5-12: In-store Sales by Top Categories (%), 2010
Figure 5-13: Number of Employees in Convenience Stores (Million), 2007-2009
Figure 6-1: Number of Internet Users (Million), 2011-2014
Figure 6-2: Online Retail Sales (Billion US$), 2009-2014
LIST OF TABLES
Table 3-1: Structure of Convenience Storefront by Size and Operation
Table 4-1: Population Aged 15-64 Years (Million), 2009-2014
Table 5-1: Number of Convenience Stores in Southern Region (2008 & 2009)
Table 5-2: Convenience Store Saturation Figure for Southern Region (Average No. of Persons per Store), 2008 & 2009
Table 5-3: Number of Convenience Stores in Northeast Region (2008 & 2009)
Table 5-4: Convenience Store Saturation Figure for Northeast Region (Average No. of Persons per Store), 2008 & 2009
Table 5-5: Number of Convenience Stores in Midwest Region (2008 & 2009)
Table 5-6: Convenience Store Saturation Figure for Midwest Region (Average No. of Persons per Store), 2008 & 2009
Table 5-7: Number of Convenience Stores in Western Region (2008 & 2009)
Table 5-8: Convenience Store Saturation Figure for Western Region (Average No. of Persons per Store), 2008 & 2009
Table 5-9: Number of Single and Chain Convenience Stores (2004-2010)
Table 5-10: Top Ten Companies by Number of Convenience Stores (2011)
Table 7-1: 7-Eleven - Strengths and Weaknesses
Table 7-2: Shells Oil/Motiva Enterprises - Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 7-3: BP America - Strengths and Weaknesses
Table 7-4: Chevron Corp - Strengths and Weaknesses
Table 7-5: Exxon Mobil Corporation - Strengths and Weaknesses
Table 7-6: Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. - Strengths and Weaknesses
Table 3-1: Structure of Convenience Storefront by Size and Operation
Table 4-1: Population Aged 15-64 Years (Million), 2009-2014
Table 5-1: Number of Convenience Stores in Southern Region (2008 & 2009)
Table 5-2: Convenience Store Saturation Figure for Southern Region (Average No. of Persons per Store), 2008 & 2009
Table 5-3: Number of Convenience Stores in Northeast Region (2008 & 2009)
Table 5-4: Convenience Store Saturation Figure for Northeast Region (Average No. of Persons per Store), 2008 & 2009
Table 5-5: Number of Convenience Stores in Midwest Region (2008 & 2009)
Table 5-6: Convenience Store Saturation Figure for Midwest Region (Average No. of Persons per Store), 2008 & 2009
Table 5-7: Number of Convenience Stores in Western Region (2008 & 2009)
Table 5-8: Convenience Store Saturation Figure for Western Region (Average No. of Persons per Store), 2008 & 2009
Table 5-9: Number of Single and Chain Convenience Stores (2004-2010)
Table 5-10: Top Ten Companies by Number of Convenience Stores (2011)
Table 7-1: 7-Eleven - Strengths and Weaknesses
Table 7-2: Shells Oil/Motiva Enterprises - Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 7-3: BP America - Strengths and Weaknesses
Table 7-4: Chevron Corp - Strengths and Weaknesses
Table 7-5: Exxon Mobil Corporation - Strengths and Weaknesses
Table 7-6: Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. - Strengths and Weaknesses
