SAN FRANCISCO — As convenience stores are deemed essential by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and stay open in the face of the coronavirus, data analytics firm Skupos is poring over scan data to study the virus’ impact on c-store sales.
“We believe that with access to better data, businesses are able to adapt to change. Especially in these unsettling times, the more information, the better. We’re striving to provide c-store owners with the data that they need to stay informed, understand trends and react to changes in the market,” Skupos said in a blog post.
The data analytics company will continue to provide updates on the effect of COVID-19 on the industry in the coming weeks. In the meantime, click through for a rundown of Skupos’ findings so far …