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Engaging Candy Sales
Although sales of chocolate, gum and mints are flat, down or, at best, just slightly up, research shows that one bright spot in the overall confections category is non-chocolate candy, which has achieved healthy increases in both dollar and unit … Continued
The Coffee Complex
Consumers want versatility from their coffee It’s not just for breakfast anymore. You would be surprised by what motivates coffee consumers. There is a complexity behind coffee buying. The Hartman Group Restaurant Occasion Wheel found powerful differences in how coffee … Continued
How Cold Brew Coffee Is Rising In Popularity
There has been substantial growth in cold brew coffee popularity, but its popularity is quite precarious. New research from Mintel has revealed that the popularity of cold brew coffee in the U.S. has exploded in the last year. The expanding … Continued
How Impulsive Are Beverage Shoppers?
Seventy percent of convenience-store shoppers enter a store with an intent to buy a beverage, but only 43% of those have a specific brand in mind when they enter the store, according to an Over the Shoulder/Egg Strategy Research study. … Continued
How to Appeal to Snackers
There are few things closer to Americans’ hearts than snacking—in all its textures and flavors. So, it’s not surprising that the snack category is one of the easiest to gauge for retailers with their finger on the consumer pulse. Anymore, … Continued
Research and Markets Reveals Confectionary Trends
Rising disposable income has led to increased consumer willingness to pay more for better quality products and premium chocolates, according to a new report by Research and Markets, titled Confectionery Market in the US 2015-2019. Confectionery Market in the US 2015-2019 has … Continued
2017 Prediction: Foodservice Will Be Primary C-store Focus
Innovation will drive sales, shift demographics. Foodservice will take center stage for convenience stores in 2017, predicts King-Casey, a retail consulting and design firm for the c-store industry. “Innovative c-stores — such as Sheetz and American Natural — have led … Continued