They’ve trimmed the tree and decked the halls. Next item on customers’ lists – enjoying longtime holiday candy favorites. According to the National Confectioners Association (NCA), 90% of Americans plan to share or gift chocolate and candy this season. This plan has paid off for retailers, with Nielsen reporting $1.08 billion in Christmas candy sales…
The Essential Gluten-Free Baking Guide
Give Your Customers a Recipe for Successful Gluten-Free Baking Whether it’s part of a New Year’s resolution, or a goal such as trying to get in beach body shape, many consumers turn to a gluten-free diet to help keep a healthy lifestyle. Currently there are 3.1 million Americans following a gluten-free diet for personal and…
Do Pies Take the Cake at Thanksgiving Dessert Tables?
We examine the top desserts of the holiday According the the American Pie Council, the tradition of serving pumpkin pie started at the second Thanksgiving in 1623. Will pumpkin pie keep its 396-year streak as one of the top desserts served on our Thanksgiving tables? We’re serving up the stats about the sweeter side of…
Top Cocktails to Keep Spirits High
It’s the time of year when we have entertaining on the brain. These days, spirits and cocktails are VIP guests at everyone’s gathering. According to The Wall Street Journal, spirits, wine, and cocktails are beating out beer as the most requested alcoholic beverages in the US. Before you partake of the party drinks, check out…
Hot Chocolate Bars are in Hot Demand
Hot Beverage Bar Sales are Heating Up! Easy how-to and recipes to get you in on the gourmet hot chocolate trend.
Herbal Tea Vs. ‘Real’ Tea
Are you a tea purist? Do you believe that herbal tea qualifies as a tea? Find out what the differences are and then decide.
The Art of Charcuterie
6 Simple Steps to Help Customers Entertain with Ease Charcuterie — aka cured meats, and cheeses, once seen as a high-end European-type meal is gaining popularity in the United States. A 2017 Nielsen survey found that the meat department and deli counter represent a $9 billion industry in the US, with $200 million of that…
4 Tips to Make Your Holiday Gift Baskets a Slam Dunk
Set yourself up as the go-to gifting headquarters this season. Help customers check off their gift list with a few quick and easy tips for merchandising your goods.
6 Stats to Boost Holiday Retail Spirit
When the stress of the holidays creeps in early . . . we’ve got some feel-good news to bring on the holiday cheer!
4 Fabulous Fall Colors We Can’t Leaf Alone
Autumn’s best colors and flavors come alive in candy. There is so much more to love about fall beyond Halloween.