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Can virtual reality improve the shopping experience?

Walmart applies for two patents in step toward virtual store.

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?

Special Report: Ingredient & Equipment Survey

Candy Industry survey: Manufacturers spend selectively on ingredient, equipment purchases

Survey reveals confectionery manufacturers are zeroing in on specific purchases.

Christian Metzger

July 24, 2018

Confectionery manufacturers continue to expand their operations but with an extra degree of selectivity.

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.

French Broad Chocolate founders take a road less traveled

After a winding journey to and through chocolate, French Broad continues to expand in Asheville, N.C.

Alyse Thompson

July 17, 2018

Jael Rattigan literally held her future in her hands.

Jacques De Waele receives RCI’s Henry J. Bornhofft Memorial Award

De Waele, sales manager for Savage Bros. Co., honored at RCI Annual Convention.

Christian Metzger

July 3, 2018

Retail Confectioners International (RCI) has announced that Jacques De Waele, sales manager for Savage Bros. Co., has won the Henry J. Bornhofft Memorial Award, presented last month at RCI’s Annual Convention & Industry Expo in Cleveland.

RCI names new board members

John Asher III to serve as 2018-2019 board president.

Christian Metzger

July 2, 2018

Retail Confectioners International announces the appointment of five new members to its board of directors.

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.

Ferrero to open Nutella Cafe in New York City

East Coast cafe comes one year after opening of first cafe in Chicago.

Christian Metzger

June 13, 2018

Ferrero has plans to make New York City a little nuttier and a little sweeter. The confectionery giant will open a Nutella Cafe on 13th Street and University Place, near Union Square, before the end of the year.