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Tracking retail fuel trends: April 2025

Tracking retail fuel trends: April 2025

Warmer weather powered substantial increases in demand, but changes in the crude oil market brought the unexpected.

Dr. Thomas Weinandy
Dr. Thomas Weinandy
May 9, 2025
Meet ‘The Total,’ your bottom line for retail insights

Meet ‘The Total,’ your bottom line for retail insights

Upside’s LinkedIn newsletter is packed with relevant insights across the fuel, c-store, grocery, and restaurant industries.

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
April 28, 2025
Idle pumps, lost profits: How to capture more gallons without adding sites

Idle pumps, lost profits: How to capture more gallons without adding sites

By attracting customers earlier in their decision-making process, fuel retailers can boost capacity utilization without adding new sites.

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
April 16, 2025
Tracking retail fuel trends: February 2025

Tracking retail fuel trends: February 2025

Demand picked up as warmer weather thawed much of America, but a refinery fire marred an otherwise encouraging month.

Dr. Thomas Weinandy
Dr. Thomas Weinandy
March 7, 2025
Tracking retail fuel trends: January 2025

Tracking retail fuel trends: January 2025

Sanctions on Russia led to a rise in crude prices, while a cold snap suppressed fuel demand. Get your full trend update here.

Dr. Thomas Weinandy
Dr. Thomas Weinandy
February 10, 2025
Upside's most popular blogs of 2024

Upside's most popular blogs of 2024

Revisit our top insights from the past year — with much more to come in the future.

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
January 31, 2025
Cracking the loyalty code: How to set a new program up for success

Cracking the loyalty code: How to set a new program up for success

By bringing more new and uncommitted customers into your orbit, you can maximize the impact of a loyalty program from day one. 

Tyler Renaghan
Tyler Renaghan
January 17, 2025
Tracking retail fuel trends: December 2024

Tracking retail fuel trends: December 2024

Cold weather and the holiday season brought expected declines in demand. Plus, we take a closer look at c-store metrics.

Dr. Thomas Weinandy
Dr. Thomas Weinandy
January 8, 2025
Winning the uncommitted customer: Lessons from Save A Lot’s journey

Winning the uncommitted customer: Lessons from Save A Lot’s journey

Save A Lot CIO Jennifer Hopper spoke with me on stage at Grocery Impact 2024. Find out what she had to say.

Alex Kinnier
Alex Kinnier
December 23, 2024
Where do people go out to eat on Christmas? (No, it's not just Chinese.)

Where do people go out to eat on Christmas? (No, it's not just Chinese.)

We determined the businesses that are most likely to be open for the holidays — and the ones that see the biggest boost in visits.

Dr. Thomas Weinandy
Dr. Thomas Weinandy
December 19, 2024
Tracking retail fuel trends: November 2024

Tracking retail fuel trends: November 2024

Despite a rise in holiday travel, fuel demand still fell month-over-month in November. Get a full look at the numbers here.

Dr. Thomas Weinandy
Dr. Thomas Weinandy
December 9, 2024
How Roy Rogers is winning customers without relying on the value menu

How Roy Rogers is winning customers without relying on the value menu

Diners have plenty of choices for affordable meals outside of the home these days. But are value meals and blanket discounts good for your business?

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
December 5, 2024
Retailer survey: Cautious optimism spurs greater focus on growth

Retailer survey: Cautious optimism spurs greater focus on growth

Our latest survey shows retailers are thinking less about surviving and more about growing, a notable shift from the beginning of 2024.

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
November 18, 2024
Tracking retail fuel trends: October 2024

Tracking retail fuel trends: October 2024

Sign and rack prices are expected to fall this time of year, but disruptions brought about by inclement weather have changed the story.

Dr. Thomas Weinandy
Dr. Thomas Weinandy
November 14, 2024
What does an interest rate cut mean for shoppers?

What does an interest rate cut mean for shoppers?

When the Fed cuts rates, purchasing power increases. What does that impact actually look like for the average consumer?

Dr. Thomas Weinandy
Dr. Thomas Weinandy
November 12, 2024
Q&A with GetGo: How this retailer turns uncommitted customers into loyal customers

Q&A with GetGo: How this retailer turns uncommitted customers into loyal customers

Of the new and non-loyalty customers Upside brought to GetGo, over 60% joined myPerks.

Sam Berkovitz
Sam Berkovitz
October 21, 2024
'Breaking Down Buying Trends': The top three takeaways from our experts

'Breaking Down Buying Trends': The top three takeaways from our experts

Upside’s retail experts broke down the trends shaping the way we shop in a live webinar. We’re revisiting the conversation’s highlights.

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
October 11, 2024
Consumer spending trends in 2024 and the rise of the uncommitted consumer

Consumer spending trends in 2024 and the rise of the uncommitted consumer

Breaking down Upside's inaugural Consumer Spend Report

Dr. Thomas Weinandy
Dr. Thomas Weinandy
September 18, 2024
Consumer c-store demand: Even as top-line revenue rises, other metrics tell a different story

Consumer c-store demand: Even as top-line revenue rises, other metrics tell a different story

Transaction data from more than 1,700 c-stores shows demand is actually in decline. We contextualized the numbers and interviewed consumers to find out what’s behind the shift in shopping behavior.

Dr. Thomas Weinandy
Dr. Thomas Weinandy
June 14, 2024
With more fees and higher prices, who's really to blame?

With more fees and higher prices, who's really to blame?

Consumers and politicians often pin the blame on retailers, but the real picture isn’t quite so clear. What’s driving high fees, and where do we go from here?

Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart
June 13, 2024
Price predictions for Memorial Day Weekend 2024

Price predictions for Memorial Day Weekend 2024

We looked at the last three years and factored in today's market conditions to estimate fuel and grocery prices for Memorial Day 2024.

Dr. Thomas Weinandy
Dr. Thomas Weinandy
May 13, 2024
Busting Memorial Day BBQ myths: What you need to know for your holiday grill-out

Busting Memorial Day BBQ myths: What you need to know for your holiday grill-out

Is there a “best” time to grocery shop? Are burgers or dogs more popular? Here, we’re answering some of the biggest questions about holiday BBQs.

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
May 13, 2024
Navigating thin margins in fuel and avoiding the 'vicious cycle' of cost-cutting

Navigating thin margins in fuel and avoiding the 'vicious cycle' of cost-cutting

When fuel margins are low, retailers make less profit. But industry executives say cutting costs can make pre-existing pressures worse.

David Poulnot
David Poulnot
May 6, 2024
C-store revenue is up, but what about demand?

C-store revenue is up, but what about demand?

Upside reviewed transaction data from 1,700+ convenience retail locations and surveyed 1,500+ consumers. Here’s what we found.

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
May 1, 2024
Consumers are spreading around their grocery trips. So what?

Consumers are spreading around their grocery trips. So what?

With prices rising and their options multiplying, grocery shoppers are seeking out value now more than ever.

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
March 21, 2024
Going Beyond Loyalty, Part I: Loyalty membership does not spell loyal behavior for shoppers

Going Beyond Loyalty, Part I: Loyalty membership does not spell loyal behavior for shoppers

Upside surveyed 1,900 consumers and found a gap between loyalty membership and behavior.

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
February 22, 2024
Retailer survey: Costs remain top-of-mind even as inflation cools

Retailer survey: Costs remain top-of-mind even as inflation cools

Upside polled thousands of retailers to understand the biggest challenges they currently face, and a common theme emerged.

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
February 5, 2024
What's the risk of closing your restaurant early?

What's the risk of closing your restaurant early?

Right now, it’s difficult to hire, operating costs are high, and foot traffic is down. But shortening open hours probably won’t help.

Dr. Thomas Weinandy
Dr. Thomas Weinandy
January 11, 2024
How grocery loyalty programs stack up against the "Big Five"

How grocery loyalty programs stack up against the "Big Five"

We reviewed the loyalty programs from best-in-class American grocery retailers to see if successful programs drive more market share.

Dr. Thomas Weinandy
Dr. Thomas Weinandy
January 5, 2024
How far will your grocery customers travel?

How far will your grocery customers travel?

The average grocery shopper is only eight minutes away from their preferred store. How can grocers get customers to travel farther to choose them?

Dr. Thomas Weinandy
Dr. Thomas Weinandy
November 15, 2023
Cost-passing is backfiring for full-service restaurant owners

Cost-passing is backfiring for full-service restaurant owners

Customers are no longer willing to foot the bill for rising food costs, so restaurateurs need a new way to cover those increases.

Dr. Thomas Weinandy
Dr. Thomas Weinandy
November 14, 2023
Leveraging consumer psychology with effective promotions

Leveraging consumer psychology with effective promotions

How promotions drive behavioral change in consumers

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
May 4, 2023
Personalization vs. segmentation: How to build customer loyalty in grocery

Personalization vs. segmentation: How to build customer loyalty in grocery

How Upside is helping grocers drive incremental revenue and boost sales with personalized promotions

Tyler Renaghan
Tyler Renaghan
April 7, 2023
Boosting restaurant profits: A guide to the best tech stack

Boosting restaurant profits: A guide to the best tech stack

The right technology to increase ticket sizes and drive loyalty

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
March 31, 2023
Staying ahead of inflation with Upside

Staying ahead of inflation with Upside

Combat inflation with cash back on the things you need

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
March 16, 2023
Thriving in a declining market: Strategies for growing your fuel business

Thriving in a declining market: Strategies for growing your fuel business

Upside's insights report for fuel retailers to stay competitive in changing markets

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
March 10, 2023
Where return on ad spend falls short

Where return on ad spend falls short

Many businesses work hard to maximize their ROAS. Here’s how this metric falls short and how to measure success more accurately.

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
February 23, 2023
How local and regional grocers can stay competitive in the age of mergers and acquisitions

How local and regional grocers can stay competitive in the age of mergers and acquisitions

With the growing trend of mergers and acquisitions in grocery, regional and independent grocers need a new playbook.

Tyler Renaghan
Tyler Renaghan
February 21, 2023
Where Upside users rang in the New Year

Where Upside users rang in the New Year

Upside helped capture sales from locals and out-of-staters when they traveled for New Year’s Eve. Here’s what the data shows.

The Upside Team
The Upside Team
January 9, 2023
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