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Convenience Stores Market - Global Forecast 2025-2030

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  • 183 Pages
  • October 2025
  • Region: Global
  • 360iResearch™
  • ID: 5716153
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The convenience stores market is evolving as senior executives respond to rapidly shifting consumer demand, technological innovation, and heightened competitive pressures. Effective leadership requires strategies agile enough to navigate ongoing change and strengthen a company's role in contemporary retail.

Market Snapshot: Convenience Stores Market Growth and Outlook

The global convenience stores market is entering a phase of significant growth, with total market value projected to rise from USD 2.28 trillion in 2024 to USD 2.39 trillion in 2025 and further to USD 3.11 trillion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 5.26%. This upward path is fueled by evolving consumer behaviors, rapid adoption of new technologies, and persistent competition. Key players are introducing advanced operational models while tailoring customer offerings in both established and developing markets. Operational agility and data-driven strategies now underpin resilience and relevance, enabling organizations to stay ahead in an industry characterized by transformation.

Scope & Segmentation

  • Store Formats: Micro-markets, kiosks, mini stores, hyper-local outlets, limited selection stores, and neighborhood convenience stores all address the unique requirements of urban, suburban, and mobile consumers, supporting diverse shopping occasions and enhancing accessibility.
  • Product Offerings: Baked goods, ready-to-eat meals, packaged snacks, beverages, personal care products, pet supplies, over-the-counter medicine, tobacco, low alcohol selections, lottery tickets, and in-store financial services enable flexibility in meeting local and broad consumer demand.
  • Operating Hours: Stores may operate non-stop or follow fixed schedules, tailored to fit daily routines in urban centers and rural communities, ensuring service aligns with customer needs.
  • Technology Adoption: Automated checkouts, smart inventory systems, and digital payment solutions increasingly integrate with legacy platforms to streamline operations, improve customer engagement, and support real-time decision making.
  • Ownership Types: Company-operated chains, franchise models, and independent proprietors each employ distinctive growth and management strategies to reinforce brand visibility and diversify their reach.
  • Location Types: Outlets are positioned along highways, in rural outposts, suburban and residential districts, airports, transit hubs, and city centers to optimize both daily and transient shopper flows.
  • Regions Covered: The market landscape includes the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia-Pacific, where regulatory frameworks, demographics, and cultural factors significantly shape retailer strategy and consumer interaction.
  • Leading Companies: Key operators such as 7-Eleven, Alibaba Group, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Applegreen PLC, Casey's General Stores, FamilyMart, Lawson, and peers establish industry standards and drive sector-level innovation across regions.

Key Takeaways: Strategic Insights for Senior Leaders

  • Digital platforms, automation, and AI-driven solutions are reshaping store inventory and merchandising, supporting lean operations and robust loyalty programs.
  • In urban growth centers, retailers focus on prepared meal offerings and streamlined stock management to serve evolving customer demands more efficiently.
  • Blending automation with tailored service, leaders use analytics for inventory precision, offering targeted assortments and refined workforce planning across locations.
  • Emergent store concepts, such as micro-markets and self-service kiosks, rise in prominence in high-traffic and commuting corridors, granting consumers greater accessibility and flexible shopping experiences.
  • Collaboration with foodservice partners, payment technology firms, and logistics innovators is vital to improving operational flexibility and expanding revenue streams.
  • Changing regulatory requirements and new entrants drive the necessity for adaptive compliance processes and more strategic merchandising to preserve competitive advantage.

Tariff Impact: Navigating Regulatory Disruption

Shifting tariff structures anticipated in 2025 present potential for volatile sourcing costs, particularly for critical goods and operational materials. Senior executives should prioritize diversifying supplier portfolios, forming strategic local alliances, and creating adaptable pricing models to protect margins. The use of advanced analytical tools and integrated procurement practices will help maintain regulatory compliance and minimize exposure in a changing regulatory context.

Methodology & Data Sources

Market intelligence is assembled through direct interviews with retail and supply chain executives, supplemented by comprehensive industry reporting, regulatory trend reviews, and targeted trade publication analysis. Strategic assessment tools, including SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces, are used for in-depth risk and opportunity evaluation, with findings independently validated by subject matter experts.

Why This Report Matters

  • Provides senior leadership with actionable perspectives on developing business models, high-potential segments, and the technology trends shaping the convenience retail competitive landscape.
  • Equips organizations to address evolving regulatory and tariff challenges, building agility into supply chains and enhancing market positioning.
  • Delivers practical guidance and clear, actionable segment strategies supporting sustainable growth and improved operational performance.

Conclusion

Continued relevance in the convenience stores market requires adaptable leadership, strategic technology use, and ongoing readiness to respond to industry and consumer shifts.

 

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Table of Contents

1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
5. Market Insights
5.1. Increased adoption of automation and AI for inventory and checkout efficiency in convenience stores
5.2. Growing importance of sustainability practices and eco-friendly products in convenience stores
5.3. Expansion of ready-to-eat and plant-based foods driving foot traffic in convenience stores
5.4. Increasing consumer trust in convenience stores for safe and secure shopping
5.5. Collaborations between convenience stores and local producers to offer unique regional products
5.6. Increasing urbanization supporting convenience store expansion
5.7. Rise of omni-channel retail strategies combining online ordering with in-store pickup convenience
5.8. Influence of demographic shifts on product assortment and marketing in convenience stores
5.9. Increasing adoption of digital payment solutions transforming convenience store transactions and customer experience
5.10. Rising popularity of local and artisanal products in convenience stores
6. Cumulative Impact of United States Tariffs 2025
7. Cumulative Impact of Artificial Intelligence 2025
8. Convenience Stores Market, by Store Format
8.1. Expanded Convenience Store
8.2. Hyper-Local/Micro-Market
8.3. Kiosk
8.4. Limited Selection Convenience Store
8.5. Mini Convenience Store
8.6. Traditional/Neighborhood C-Stores
9. Convenience Stores Market, by Product Offerings
9.1. Food & Beverages
9.1.1. Baked Goods
9.1.2. Beverages
9.1.3. Packaged Snacks
9.1.4. Prepared Meals
9.2. Household Essentials
9.3. Lottery & Financial Services
9.4. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs
9.5. Personal Care Products
9.6. Pet Supplies
9.7. Tobacco Product & Low Alcohol Beverage
10. Convenience Stores Market, by Operating Hours
10.1. 24/7 Stores
10.2. Limited-Hour Stores
11. Convenience Stores Market, by Technology Adoption
11.1. Digital-Enhanced
11.2. Fully Automated/Smart
11.3. Traditional/Manual
12. Convenience Stores Market, by Ownership
12.1. Company-Owned Chains
12.2. Franchised Stores
12.3. Independent Operators
13. Convenience Stores Market, by Location Type
13.1. Rural/Highway
13.2. Suburban/Residential
13.3. Transit/Airport
13.4. Urban/Metro
14. Convenience Stores Market, by Region
14.1. Americas
14.1.1. North America
14.1.2. Latin America
14.2. Europe, Middle East & Africa
14.2.1. Europe
14.2.2. Middle East
14.2.3. Africa
14.3. Asia-Pacific
15. Convenience Stores Market, by Group
15.1. ASEAN
15.2. GCC
15.3. European Union
15.4. BRICS
15.5. G7
15.6. NATO
16. Convenience Stores Market, by Country
16.1. United States
16.2. Canada
16.3. Mexico
16.4. Brazil
16.5. United Kingdom
16.6. Germany
16.7. France
16.8. Russia
16.9. Italy
16.10. Spain
16.11. China
16.12. India
16.13. Japan
16.14. Australia
16.15. South Korea
17. Competitive Landscape
17.1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
17.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2024
17.3. Competitive Analysis
17.3.1. 7-Eleven, Inc.
17.3.2. Alibaba Group Holding Limited
17.3.3. Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
17.3.4. Applegreen PLC
17.3.5. Casey's General Stores, Inc.
17.3.6. Dorfin Inc.
17.3.7. EG Group Ltd
17.3.8. ExtraMile Convenience Stores LLC by Chevron Corporation
17.3.9. Falls Wholesale Ltd.
17.3.10. FamilyMart Co., Ltd.
17.3.11. Giant Eagle, Inc.
17.3.12. Jacksons Food Stores, Inc.
17.3.13. Lawson, Inc.
17.3.14. M.M. Fowler Inc.
17.3.15. Mayrand Food Service Group
17.3.16. Metcash Limited
17.3.17. Murphy USA Inc.
17.3.18. Plaid Pantry, Inc.
17.3.19. QuikTrip Corporation
17.3.20. Ricco Food Group
17.3.21. Royal Farms
17.3.22. Rutter’s Dairy by CHR Corporation
17.3.23. Shell PLC
17.3.24. Stewart’s Shops Corp.
17.3.25. Stinker Stores Inc.
17.3.26. Thorntons LLC
17.3.27. United Dairy Farmers
17.3.28. Wawa, Inc.
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Companies Mentioned

The key companies profiled in this Convenience Stores market report include:
  • 7-Eleven, Inc.
  • Alibaba Group Holding Limited
  • Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
  • Applegreen PLC
  • Casey's General Stores, Inc.
  • Dorfin Inc.
  • EG Group Ltd
  • ExtraMile Convenience Stores LLC by Chevron Corporation
  • Falls Wholesale Ltd.
  • FamilyMart Co., Ltd.
  • Giant Eagle, Inc.
  • Jacksons Food Stores, Inc.
  • Lawson, Inc.
  • M.M. Fowler Inc.
  • Mayrand Food Service Group
  • Metcash Limited
  • Murphy USA Inc.
  • Plaid Pantry, Inc.
  • QuikTrip Corporation
  • Ricco Food Group
  • Royal Farms
  • Rutter’s Dairy by CHR Corporation
  • Shell PLC
  • Stewart’s Shops Corp.
  • Stinker Stores Inc.
  • Thorntons LLC
  • United Dairy Farmers
  • Wawa, Inc.

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