May 2004


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Confectioner

Double Feature:
Candy and a Movie
Top 25 Retailers
Camdy Expo Preview

  FEATURES  
IN THE STORE
- Candy and a Movie:  A Perfect Two-Step
A creative concessions management program earns candy star billing for the fast-growing Movie Gallery video rental chain.
CATEGORY INSIGHTS
- Do you own property?
Licensed products are an important part of the confection mix, but only when the property is a perfect fit with a particular candy.
- Gummies Pack Muscle
This non-chocolate niche has no trouble staying in shape by working in new forms and mixing up the routine.
BEST, BRIGHTEST, BOLDEST
- Armand’s Choice
Innovative Candy Concepts pushes the envelope with the rollout of a reformulated, no-sugar version of its popular Too Tarts line.
TRADE TALK
- Focused on Candy
Our intrepid young taste-tasters share their thoughts on a diverse assortment of kids’ candy in focus groups organized by Confectioner.
All Candy Expo Preview
- It’s Almost Candy Time in Chicago
- Innovative Makes Kids’ Candy Line Healthier, Zip Sours and more...
We provide a look ahead at products and special features slated for the All Candy Expo June 8 –10, 2004.

  SPECIAL REPORT  
- TOP 25 - Retailer Round-Up
Take a look at what’s happening at our nation’s leading retailers based on annual sales.

    DEPARTMENTS    
UP FRONT
- Moving Beyond Category Management
CONFECTIONER NEWS
- Alpine Wins Bankruptcy Court Bid for Fannie May, Fanny Farmer Brands
- Stagnito’s Obesity 2004 Summit
MARKETING & MERCHANDISING
- Multi-year Deal With Latin Superstar Thalía
ADVERTISER INDEX
- Index