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Hershey offers 8 insights to take into 2019

Mini meals, online shopping, and brand loyalty are among the trends to watch for in the coming year.

January 8, 2019

Inspiring impulse shopping online, offering mini meals and creating better search results are all crucial to confectionery success in 2019 — at least according to Hershey.

Nearly 80 percent of holiday shoppers to spend the same or more this year, Mintel says

Dads expected to spend more money for the holidays this year.

December 17, 2018

Americans are planning to dole out more on gifts this year than in years past, according to new research from Mintel.

Report: More than 80 percent of adults will consume chocolate this year

Consumption rate of fun-size packages continues to grow.

Alyse Thompson

November 5, 2018

Chocolate consumption rates among U.S. adults are up 7 percent from a decade ago but have slipped in recent years, according to data in a new report by market research firm Packaged Facts.

Ouch: Bulk candy retailer Candystore.com compiles list of worst Halloween candies

Circus peanuts named worst candy by Candystore.com customers, other media sources.

Alyse Thompson

October 26, 2018

Online bulk candy retailer Candystore.com has compiled a list of the worst Halloween candies based on customer survey data and lists from other media sources.

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.

Mars’ Tim LeBel expounds on treat trends

Following the recently released survey about how consumers view confections as a treat, Mars’ president of sales dives deeper into the subject.

Bernie Pacyniak

March 7, 2018

When Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S. sought to update an earlier survey conducted by the company on consumer behavior, it did so to see “how Millennials and Baby Boomers experience treats, the role of social media in treating and more.”

Euromonitor: Retail trends to watch in 2018

Research firm says technology, transparency and sustainability will continue to shape consumer behavior.

Alyse Thompson

January 24, 2018

January is quickly drawing to a close, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to look at a few trends that are expected to shape consumer behavior this year.

Mulling over megatrends

Euromonitor report outlines overarching consumer trends.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 6, 2017

Want to know what’s coming around the corner? Take the time to digest these long-term shifts affecting consumers, retailers and manufacturers.

Study: Snack cravers lean toward foods high in calories, containing chocolate

Research to be published in food journal Appetite.

Alyse Thompson

March 15, 2017

New research, set to be published in the June edition of Appetite, shows those who crave snacks the most typically want an item that’s high in calories and/or contains chocolate.

Report: Bargains lure consumers away from favorite brands

Market Track’s 2015 Shopper Insight Survey reveals timely promotions easily pull shoppers away from stores and brands they’re usually loyal to.

March 18, 2015

Whatever happened to brand loyalty? Well, it’s still there, but will most likely disappear in the face of a well-timed promotion that provides consumers with a bargain.