Tag: small business

• 6 Stats to Boost Holiday Retail Spirit

  

  When the stress of the holidays creeps in early . . . we’ve got some feel-good news to bring on the holiday cheer!

  Heather Mayer

  October 14, 2019

  Chocolate, Christmas, Confection, Trends

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• Day of the Dead – Sweets & Snacks to get in the Spirit

  

  Celebrating Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead

  Heather Mayer

  September 23, 2019

  Chocolate, Confection, Halloween

  candy business, candy skulls, Confectionery stores, day of the dead, Day of the Dead Candy, Día de los Muertos, fall holidays, Halloween candy sales, small business, sugar skulls

• Falling for Limited Edition Flavors

  

  Limited Time flavors are a driving force behind seasonal sales. Get in on the trends to keep customers coming back for more.

  Heather Mayer

  September 16, 2019

  Chocolate, Confection, Halloween, Merchandising, Snacks, Specialty Food, Trends

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• Fang-tastic ways to Keep Halloween Sweet and Safe

  

  Top Allergen-free Treats to Take some of the Scare out of Halloween Halloween is one of the candy industry’s busiest holidays with consumers spending approximately 2.6 billion on candy in 2018, according to the trade publication Candy Industry. While a time of revelry and fun, it can be challenging for the 5.6 million children under…

  Heather Mayer

  September 9, 2019

  Chocolate, Confection, Halloween, Merchandising

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• Big Travel Days = Big Snack Sales

  

  Americans will hit the road in record numbers this Labor Day Weekend. Get ready for snack sales!

  Heather Mayer

  August 21, 2019

  Snacks, Specialty Food, Summer Season, Trends

  better-for-you snacks, convenience store, grab and go items, healthy snacks, labor Day, small business, snack foods, snacks for kids, summer travel, travel snacks, travel tips

• Simplify Back-to-School Snacking with In-Store Sampling

  

  Now that back to school is in full swing, find new ways to help customers stock up on snacks and staples for family meals.

  Heather Mayer

  August 12, 2019

  Chocolate, Confection, Merchandising, Specialty Food

  after school snacks, back to school snacks, healthy snacks, retail business tips, small business, snacks for kids