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  • October, 2005

    • October, 2005

    This is an actual machine facing in a major metropolitan area. Candy offerings have been significantly reduced due to cost increases.
    Candy, gum, fruit/gummy snacks

    Rising Candy Costs Cause Operators to Consider New Merchandising Strategies

    Elliot Maras
    Oct. 1, 2005
    Strategies to offset rising product costs include raising prices, reducing candy offerings, seeking new products, and using larger size products at higher price points.