Report Summary
"U.S. Convenience Stores Market Outlook to 2013" is an exhaustive study on the expanding reach of convenience stores in the US. According to the report, despite the economic slowdown and recession in the country, the overall sales of convenience store (c-stores) industry registered an impressive growth of more than 8% in 2008 over the previous year, constituting around 14% of the total retail sales in the US, and this share is expected to rise in future.
The total c-store sales in the US include motor fuel sales and in-store sales. Motor fuel sales made up for 72.1% whereas in-store sales accounted for approx 27.9% in total c-store sales in 2008. The c-store industry is dominated by single store business or franchise. At regional level, Southern US states continue to lead the c-store industry.
Overall c-store sales are expected to grow substantially at a CAGR of around 5% during the forecast period of 2009-2013 in the US.
As per the report, c-store operators have started taking different strategic moves to improve operations, enhance performance and to position themselves at the forefront. However, the changing nature of convenience retailing and the margin pressures brought on by encroaching competitive formats is leading to c-store industry consolidation.
"U.S. Convenience Stores Market Outlook to 2013" provides the rational analysis and extensive research on the convenience store industry in the US. It thoroughly examines the current industry trends which are adding to the growth of the country's c-store industry. The report also covers the regional and state level analysis for the convenience store industry in the US. It will help clients to understand the market dynamics and get an insight of the current and the future outlook of the convenience store industry in the US.
The report provides industry forecast and estimates on various segments, including:
* Retail Sales
* Convenience Store Sales
* In-store Sales
* CCTV Market
* Number of Internet Users
* Population by Age Group
* Working Population
* GDP per Head
The forecast given in the report is not based on a complex economic model, but is intended as a rough guide to the direction in which the market is likely to move. This forecast is based on correlations between past market growth, growth of base drivers and possible impact of recession on the economy.
The report also includes detailed information about the key players in the US Convenience Store industry including 7-Eleven Inc., The Kroger, Ahold USA Inc., Shell Oil Products US, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. and Sunoco Inc.
Table of Contents
1. Analyst View
2. Industry Overview
2.1 Definition of Convenience Store
2.2 Retail Sales
2.3 Retail Sales Outlook (2009-2013)
3. Market Drivers
3.1 Busy Lifestyle
3.2 Single Person Households
3.3 Economic Environment
3.4 Socio-demographic Shifts
3.5 Demand for Convenience Shopping
4. Industry Outlook to 2013
4.1 By Number
4.1.1 Top Ten States
4.2 Regional Analysis
4.2.1 Southern Region
4.2.2 Northeast Region
4.2.3 Midwest Region
4.2.4 Western Region
4.3 By Sales
4.3.1 Motor Fuel Sales
4.3.2 In-store Sales
4.4 Single and Chain Stores in Operation
4.5 Closed Stores
4.6 Growth and Sales Analysis-By Company
5. Industry Trends
5.1 Private Label Products
5.2 RFID
5.3 Security Devices
5.4 Online Retailing
5.5 Energy Drinks Market
5.6 Credit Card Charges
5.7 Gasoline Theft
6. Key Players
6.1 7-Eleven Inc.
6.2 The Kroger
6.3 Ahold USA, Inc.
6.4 Shell Oil Products US
6.5 Exxon Mobil Corporation
6.6 Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
6.7 Sunoco, Inc.
List of Figures:
Figure 2-1: Retail Sales (Trillion US$), 2003-2008
Figure 2-2: Forecast for Retail Sales (Trillion US$), 2009-2013
Figure 3-1: Share of Convenience Stores in Retail Sales (%), 2008
Figure 3-2: Working Population (Million), 2002-2008
Figure 3-3: Forecast for Working Population (Million), 2009-2012
Figure 3-4: GDP per Head (‘000 US$), 2004-2008
Figure 3-5: Forecast for GDP per Head (‘000 US$), 2009-2013
Figure 4-1: Number of Convenience Stores in Comparison to Other Similar Channels (2007)
Figure 4-2: Number of Convenience Stores (2003-2008)
Figure 4-3: Share of Top 10 States by Convenience Store Count (%), 2007
Figure 4-4: Convenience Store Saturation Figure (Average No. of Persons per Store), 2006 & 2007
Figure 4-5: Convenience Store Sales (Billion US$), 2000-2008
Figure 4-6: Share of Motor Fuel and In-store Sales in Convenience Store Sales (%), 2008
Figure 4-7: Forecast for Convenience Store Sales (Billion US$), 2009-2013
Figure 4-8: Motor Fuel Sales in Convenience Stores (Billion US$), 2003-2008
Figure 4-9: Motor Fuel Sales by Product in Convenience Stores (%), 2006
Figure 4-10: Gasoline Sales by Product in Convenience Stores (%), 2006
Figure 4-11: Top Five States Selling Highest Motor Fuel in Convenience Stores (%), 2007
Figure 4-12: Top Five States Selling Lowest Motor Fuel in Convenience Stores (%), 2007
Figure 4-13: In-store Sales (Billion US$), 2003-2008
Figure 4-14: In-store Sales by Top Categories (%), 2008
Figure 4-15: Forecast for In-store Sales (Billion US$), 2009-2013
Figure 5-1: RFID Market for Retail Supply Chain (Million US$), 2002–2008
Figure 5-2: CCTV Market (Billion US$), 2006 & 2011
Figure 5-3: North American Biometrics Market (Million US$), 2005-2007
Figure 5-4: Forecast for Number of Internet Users (Million), 2009-2013
Figure 5-5: Credit Card Cost to Convenience Store Industry (Billion US$), 2004-2008
Figure 5-6: Gasoline Theft at Convenience Stores (Million US$), 2005-2007
List of Tables:
Table 2-1: Structure of Convenience Storefront by Size and Operation
Table 3-1: Population Aged 15-64 Years (%), 2004-2008
Table 3-2: Forecast for Population Aged 15-64 Years (%), 2009-2013
Table 4-1: Growth in Number of Convenience Stores (%), 1973, 1983, 1993, 2003, 2007 & 2008
Table 4-2: Number of Convenience Stores in Southern Region (2007 & 2008)
Table 4-3: Convenience Store Saturation Figure for Southern Region (Average No. of Persons per Store), 2006 & 2007
Table 4-4: Number of Convenience Stores in Northeast Region (2007 & 2008)
Table 4-5: Convenience Store Saturation Figure for Northeast Region (Average No. of Persons per Store), 2006 & 2007
Table 4-6: Number of Convenience Stores in Midwest Region (2007 & 2008)
Table 4-7: Convenience Store Saturation Figure for Midwest Region (Average No. of Persons per Store), 2006 & 2007
Table 4-8: Number of Convenience Stores in Western Region (2007 & 2008)
Table 4-9: Convenience Store Saturation Figure for Western Region (Average No. of Persons per Store), 2006 & 2007
Table 4-10: Number of Single and Chain Convenience Stores (2004-2007)
Table 4-11: Number of Convenience Stores Opened and Closed (2007)
Table 4-12: Top Ten Companies by Number of Convenience Stores (2008)
