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Amazon pulls in $19.5 million in candy sales during 2017 Halloween season

Mars dethrones Hershey as purveyor of best-selling Halloween treats.

October 31, 2017

Amazon has had a “spook-tacular” Halloween, according to sales figures released by ecommerce data and analytics firm One Click Retail.

How ‘sucking’ helped Jolly Rancher's sales surge

Advertising campaign delivers double-digit sales gain, wins Hershey Effie Award.

Alyse Thompson

September 20, 2017

It’s safe to say that nobody wants to “suck” at what they do. Generally, having that verb assigned to your work or operation means change is in order. But Jolly Rancher, a Hershey brand that was experiencing a period of sales decline, decided to put the term — and both its meanings — to good use.

Hershey releases summer-inspired collection

Products feature flavors from popular summertime destinations.

Alyse Thompson

May 3, 2017

The Hershey Co. is welcoming summer in style with a new, limited-edition lineup of products inspired by popular summertime destinations in the United States.

New Hershey ceo outlines plan for profit margin growth through international workforce reduction

Company's goal is to achieve 22-23 percent adjusted operating profit margin target.

Alyse Thompson

March 1, 2017

Michele Buck, The Hershey Co.’s new president and ceo, announced today a “Margin for Growth” strategy that would cut the company’s global workforce by 15 percent, primarily among hourly employees outside of the United States.

Hershey’s Valentine’s Day treats

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Alyse Thompson

January 25, 2017

Hershey has reimagined some of its classic confections to give them a new, love-inspired twist.

Hershey names Michele Buck as new president, ceo

Buck joined Hershey in 2005; has served as executive v.p., coo.

Alyse Thompson

December 21, 2016

Michele Buck, the company’s executive v.p. and coo, will become the confectionery giant’s new president and ceo, effective March 1. She succeeds John P. Bilbrey, who announced his intention to retire in October.

Hershey to close Chicago Chocolate World location

Store set to close in January; focus will be placed on larger stores.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 14, 2016

The Hershey Co. has confirmed plans to close its Chicago Chocolate World store to focus on larger locations, the Chicago Tribune reported

Hershey CEO John P. Bilbrey announces plans to retire

Special committee will direct search for new leader.

Alyse Thompson

October 14, 2016

John P. Bilbrey, chairman, president and ceo of The Hershey Co., announced Friday he will retire from the company July 1.

The Hershey Co. brings dessert meal kits to Chef'd

Recipes include desserts offered by Hershey's Kitchens, Scharffen Berger.

Abigail Watt

September 14, 2016

The Hershey Co. has partnered with Chef'd, an online meal-kit marketplace, to bring desserts to the rapidly growing meal-kit market.

Mondelez announces push into U.S. chocolate market after dropping Hershey bid

Illinois company will put focus on Oreo, Green & Blacks brands.

Alyse Thompson

September 7, 2016

The announcement, made Wednesday at Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference, comes a week after the Illinois-based snack and confectionery giant halted discussions with The Hershey Co. about acquiring the company.