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Can Trump ‘crack’ the White House Easter Egg Roll challenge?

New York Times report suggests Trump administration scrambling to prepare for annual event.

April 12, 2017

Amidst Russian meddling in the presidential elections, North Korea’s saber-rattling, the horror in Syria and attempts to replace Obamacare, there’s another crisis President Trump will soon face: the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.

U.S. consumers expected to ‘shell out’ $18.4 billion for Easter

Manufacturers, retailers release Easter items.

Alyse Thompson

March 29, 2017

With Easter arriving three weeks later than the 2016 holiday, consumers are expected to spend a record amount on candy, food and clothing, says a new survey sponsored by the National Retail Federation.

PEZ Easter line

PEZ Candy, Orange, Conn.

Alyse Thompson

March 8, 2017

PEZ Candy has updated its Easter line to include a new Lamb dispenser.

Ruxton Chocolates breaks ground on suburban Baltimore facility

Company to build 100,444-sq.-ft. facility with help from $8 million in bonds.

Alyse Thompson

November 16, 2016

Ruxton Chocolates, the Baltimore-based manufacturer of Mary Sue Easter Eggs, has broken ground on a new 100,444-sq.-ft. facility in the city’s suburbs.

Ghirardelli’s 2016 Easter line

Ghirardelli, San Francisco

Crystal Lindell

March 29, 2016

Launching Spring 2016, Ghirardelli brings the premium chocolate experience to each and every Easter basket with three new offerings joining the full Ghirardelli Easter line of products.

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Report: More stores selling Easter candy

Market Track report breaks down data from 2014 Easter ads.

Crystal Lindell

April 30, 2014

When it comes to Easter candy sales, mass, drug and grocery stores weren’t the only ones trying to make a sale before the Easter bunny made all of his stops.

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NCA Survey: Americans’ favorite Easter basket treats are sweets

2014 U.S. candy sales expected to reach $2.26B during Easter season

April 9, 2014

U.S. confectionery sales this Easter season are projected to be about $2.26 billion, up 4 percent from 2013, likely because of the three extra weeks of merchandising this year.

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Brands try to capitalize on Easter holiday

Branding expert recommends that companies hop out of their comfort zone this Easter season.

Crystal Lindell

April 2, 2014

“From a branding perspective, Easter is fast becoming a secular occasion," says Mary Zalla, global president of consumer brands at Landor Associates.

Candyrific President talks Valentine's Day and Easter candy strategies

Rob Auerbach explains why it’s so hard to sell novelty candy on the day of love.

Crystal Lindell

July 10, 2013

“The husband and wives are going to do a $40 box of chocolates and flowers,” explains Rob Auerbach . “We’re going more for the impulse purchase. The ‘I’m going to get my professor in college this, or my neighbor or my friend that. It’s not the heavy-duty romantic.”