Sweet, Not Scary Facts About the Candy Aisle

COVID-19 has changed the way people shop for their groceries. Many Americans have resorted to online shopping, but many also still want to experience walking through a brick and mortar grocery store. However, their feelings about doing so have changed. Today, people want to be in and out as quickly as possible reducing their average time from 30 minutes to 23. Read more about how Retail Space Solutions pusher trays help keep the experience short and sweet.

By understanding and embracing what’s important to 2024 shoppers, grocers can stay a step ahead of competitors. Here are three grocery store trends that grocers can sink their teeth into in the new year.

The past year has brought major changes across all retail sectors, with candy in particular experiencing a wild ride. After a dip in sales during 2020, chocolate candy dollar sales are up over 6%, and other candy sales are up over 5% year over year, according to data from Chicago-based IRI.