Boosting summer candy sales is a matter of reminding convenience store shoppers just how much fun summer should be — and what a large part of that fun candy has always been and will always remain. It begins with the retailing basics: having a good mix of the best-selling candies and brands together with value-driven…
Candy — Still Reliable Mainstay
Candy has managed to retain the loyalty of c-store customers as 2023 continues forward despite inflation dogging consumers’ steps. Although unit sales might be subsiding marginally, sales dollars are elevated across all channels, noted Dan Sadler, principal, client insights at Circana, a market research firm. “Before, probably eight to 12 months ago, we really saw…
Limited Edition Disney Collectible Dispensers
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 […]