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We’ve trimmed the tree and decked the halls. Time to enjoy longtime holiday candy favorites!

90% of us plan to share or gift chocolate and candy this season (National Confectioners Association (NCA)). While new Christmas treats pop up every year, we’re feeling nostalgic for candies that have stood the test of time.

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane while introducing new twists on holiday classic favorites.

Old school. Retro. Classic. No matter how you choose to label it, nostalgia is soul-soothing and sweet.

Recent studies indicate that nostalgic swooning may make people feel optimistic about tomorrow. This hopeful attitude can translate into sales.

So how do you add nostalgic treats to your assortment? Follow these simple guidelines:

Fall – it’s the only time of year where looking at leaves on trees is a legit pastime, and a lucrative one at that! In 2018, Vermont’s fall foliage visitors contributed $391 million to the state’s tax revenue and New Hampshire reported $318 million in direct travel-generated earnings from fall visitors. While these and the other New England states are known to attract fall foliage fanatics, every state has its own dedicated fall foliage destinations that are popular among tourists.

Looking at leaves makes customers hungry so they’re going to be in search of portable snacks that can come along for the ride. Tap into the foliage fever by creating a candy display full of products mimicking brilliant (and subtle) leaf colors.

Falling in love with the foliage display idea? While there is nothing wrong with the tried and true Halloween color palette, a fall display has much more staying power when you break free of the lime green, orange, black, and purple. We break down