Hershey is releasing 13 special new treats in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. Hershey has taken inspiration from classic holiday treats and transformed its candies to create a large lineup of holiday innovations, including Reese’s Peanut Brittle Flavored Cups — the first-ever Reese’s holiday flavor — and KIT KAT Gingerbread Cookie Flavored Miniatures. Adding…
Limited-Edition Dungeons & Dragons-Inspired Packaging
Nerds and Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) launched the new limited-edition Nerds Gummy Clusters and Rainbow Nerds Theater Box packaging nationwide. They feature a team of six new D&D-inspired Nerds characters, each representing a different type of Nerds personality. From Sept. 1 through December 2021, customers who purchase the candy with this packaging can join an […]
Chocolate Top Choice for Halloween Candy
Are you wondering what Halloween candy to stock up on this year? In a national survey, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) found that Americans prefer chocolate (60%) to non-chocolate (40%) in their trick-or-treat pumpkins, so it’s no surprise that chocolate came in first place, followed closely by Americans’ second choice: gummy candy. Americans’ third choice…
Aerated Gummies Innovation
Starburst announced its latest innovation, Starburst Airs — a next generation aerated gummi candy that will begin hitting certain shelves this fall, with nationwide availability beginning in 2022. Starburst Airs feature a new, inflated texture resulting in a bouncy gummi with all the flavor of the typical Starburst. Starburst Airs are available in Original and […]
How Can C-Stores Grow Halloween Candy Sales?
With Halloween fast-approaching, it’s vital that c-stores make the most of this candy-driven season. Here are a few tips I’ve found helpful when it comes to boosting candy sales this time of year: One of the very best ways of growing Halloween candy sales is by simply being among the very first to present the…
Cookies and Creme Bites for Halloween
The Hershey Co. is releasing Hershey’s Cookies ‘N’ Creme Fangs once more. The flavor is one of many Hershey products in stores to celebrate the Halloween season. They come in creamy, chocolate-y snack-sized bites. They are available nationwide, for a limited time, in standard 9.45-ounce bags with a suggested retail price of $3.99. The Hershey […]
How Can C-Stores Increase Candy Purchases?
Candy is a year-round customer favorite, but with Halloween approaching, it’s especially top of mind. Here are some tried-and-true methods to increase candy purchases at your convenience store: Forge a closer relationship with area representatives from confection companies. These sales professionals are all looking for enthusiastic stories to regale and enthuse their superiors with. Put…
Marshmallow Kit Kat for Halloween
The Hershey Co. officially announced its lineup of new Halloween-inspired candy, including Kit Kat Witch’s Brew. Made with the intention to charm tastebuds, the returning Kit Kat is filled with marshmallow-flavored creme combined with the classic Kit Kat crisp wafers. The candy is available nationwide, for a limited time, in a standard 9.8-ounce bag with […]
How Can C-Stores Boost Seasonal Candy Sales?
With c-store customers accustomed to enjoying their favorite flavors year after year, seasonal candies are ready-made opportunities for strong sales. The emotional connections between holidays and specific candies are so universal nearly everyone can name them. For instance, the cornucopia of fall candies for Halloween and Thanksgiving includes jellybeans, caramel apple lollipops, candy corn and…
Limited-Edition Halloween Skittles
Mars Wrigley’s new limited-edition Halloween pack, Skittles Shriekers, is hitting shelves nationwide. Hidden inside each pack of Shriekers are super-sour Skittles that appear to look like the rest yet bring an unpredictable punch of sour flavor. Skittles Shriekers include five flavors in each pack, including Citrus Scream, Ghoulish Green Apple, Rattled Raspberry, Shocking Lime and […]