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IT’SUGAR coming to Chicago’s Navy Pier

“Taste of Chicago Box” to feature candy originating in the city.

Alyse Thompson

September 26, 2018

Specialty candy retailer IT’SUGAR will open a 2,000-sq.-ft. store at Chicago’s Navy Pier this month.

Can virtual reality improve the shopping experience?

Walmart applies for two patents in step toward virtual store.

Alyse Thompson

August 21, 2018

Walmart has applied for two patents for a “virtual store” and fulfillment system that includes VR headsets and sensor gloves. Could that improve — or impair — shopping at Walmart stores?

Mars Wrigley offers 3 innovative ways to fix the candy aisle

Candy maker also offers 8 key data points on confectionery shoppers and their behavior

Crystal Lindell

July 18, 2018

As more consumers shop online, and in-store experiences are changing, retailers need to evolve their thinking around where and how confectionery is purchased.

Sugarfina to open first store in Asia

Store will occupy 900-sq.-ft. Boutique in Hong Kong’s Harbor City Mall.

Christian Metzger

June 19, 2018

Sugarfina is going global. Partnering with Upper East Holdings, specialty confectionery retailer Sugarfina will expand into Asia with the opening a 900-sq.-ft. boutique at Harbor City Mall in the Tsim Sha Tsui district of Hong Kong.

Hershey report stresses blending digital, physical elements for best retail experience

Customers likely to spend six times more when they shop a retailer’s ‘total commerce ecosystem.’

Alyse Thompson

May 17, 2018

The Hershey Co. has released a new retail report showcasing how to extend the concept of search across digital and physical retail.

Long Grove Confectionery Co. celebrates opening of 5,000-sq.-ft. retail complex

Candy company moves to new facility after decades in rented space.

Alyse Thompson

May 2, 2018

Long Grove Confectionery has moved to a property on Old McHenry Road that allows the company to cement its connection to the village of Long Grove and set a strong foundation for the future.

The changing retail landscape

Retailers seeking success must balance online capabilities with high-quality, in-store experiences.

Alyse Thompson

February 13, 2018

A push for speed and convenience continues to shape how retailers operate, but being able to leverage online capabilities against the experiences they can offer customers at brick-and-mortar locations will spell success for retailers.