CandyRific introduced Disney100 Limited Edition Collectible Dispensers. The classic round dispensers are topped with Disney Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse characters and are 12 inches tall. Each is filled with 0.63 ounces of assorted fruit-flavored dextrose candies that use natural flavors and colors. Each silver gift box features special metallic accents. The dispensers are shipped […]
SAS Celebrates National Candy Month
S. Abraham & Sons (SAS) Inc. has successfully celebrated its third National Candy Month. The campaign, which ran throughout June, witnessed an outstanding participation rate, with 40% of stores implementing captivating in-store promotions. As a result of this campaign, SAS experienced a 29% increase in unit sales over the prior month and a 21% increase…
White Creme Popping Candy
Hershey released the all-new Hershey’s White Creme with Sprinkles and Popping Candy. These creamy, crunchy, popping white creme treats add the perfect spark to group celebrations, including s’mores nights, Fourth of July bashes and Memorial Day gatherings. The new treats are available for a limited time in 6-pack packages. The Hershey Co. www.thehersheycompany.com
Is Non-Chocolate Candy as Popular as Chocolate?
Is non-chocolate candy as popular as chocolate? Consider the words of Charlie Brown creator Charles Schulz: “All you need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” For the latest 52 weeks ending April 29, chocolate candy recorded sales of $18.5 billion, up 9.9%, according to NielsenIQ. Sales of non-chocolate candy, on…
Chocolate Sales Expected to Rise
As consumers continue to demand a variety of snack offerings in stores, chocolate will continue to be a top seller for retailers. The global chocolate retail market is expected to reach revenues of $176.20 billion by 2028 at a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%, according to Research and Markets “Global Chocolate Retail Report.” As…
Should I Stock Candy Snack Mixes?
If American consumers like Product A, and they like Product B, it just stands to reason that they will absolutely love Product A+B. This is why convenience store retailers should be sure to stock candy snack mixes. Think hybrid cars. Or chocolate and peanut butter: two great tastes in one candy bar. The appeal of…
Snacks and Sour Candy Review
Associate Editor of CStore Decisions Zhane Isom reviews Tootsie Fruit Chews Sour, Takis Dragon Sweet Chili and Entenmann’s Bakers Delights Mini Crumb Cakes.
High-Dosage Caffeine Gummies
Gummy supplement manufacturer TopGum launched Gummiccino, its new line of high-dosage caffeine gummies. The gummies are made with the company’s proprietary microencapsulation technology designed to enhance flavor and boost absorption. The functional gummies are infused with an extract of robusta coffee beans that captures the genuine aroma, flavor and color of coffee. TopGum offers a […]
Should I Prioritize Staple Candy or New Flavors?
As with so many either/or questions, the answer to whether or not to prioritize staple candy or new flavors is neither. It’s both. To be successful in the candy space, convenience store operators need a good mix of both types of products, with emphasis on core brands. That’s because consumers want everything at all times,…
How to Optimize the Candy Aisle
Optimizing a convenience store’s candy aisle isn’t always easy — it’s a dynamic and complex category, after all — but it is relatively simple. As with any other category, the retailing basics apply. The task is made all the easier by the fact that consumers love candy, have longstanding favorite brands and genuinely enjoy perusing…