4 candy trends for c-stores to watch [Yahoo! Finance]
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Despite a decline in sweets sales at c-stores and other retailers in 2024, the future for c-store candy sales looks bright, experts say. ”Candy serves as a mental wellbeing option for many consumers because of its emotional connection,” said Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor of consumer goods and foodservice insights at Circana. “It's fun to eat. It makes us happy. Eaten in moderation, candy can be an inexpensive joy maker.” But while this category still has a strong presence in the U.S. — candy sales hit $54 billion in 2024 and are expected to reach $70 billion by 2029, according to the National Confectioners Association (NCA)'s 2025 State of Treating report — it was hit by the same double whammy of higher prices and worried consumers that have affected most retailers over the past few years. Overall c-store candy sales declined 2.2% to $8.3 billion for the year ending Feb. 23, according to Circana, while unit sales dropped 5.9%. The shortfal
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