Washington — U.S. retail sales increased modestly in August, marking the 11th consecutive month of gains, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions. Total retail sales, excluding automobile dealers and gasoline stations, increased 0.22 percent on a…
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OPI, Mars Bring M&M’s Colors To Holiday Nail Collection
Calabasas, CA & Chicago — OPI and Mars, Inc. are teaming up on OPI x M&M’s Sweeten Your Mani, a limited-edition holiday collection inspired by the colors and characters of M&M’s. The collaboration includes 12 shades offered in OPI GelColor…
Hershey Looks To Expand Premium Chocolate Presence
Hershey, PA — The Hershey Co. is focusing on what it calls “accessible premium” chocolate as it looks to give consumers more opportunities to trade up for everyday treating occasions. In a recent post on the company’s corporate blog, Susanne…
PIM Brands Expands Commercial Leadership Team
Park Ridge, NJ — PIM Brands, Inc. has added two executives to its commercial leadership team as the company continues to expand its business across categories, channels, and customers. Vanessa Cope has joined the company as vice-president, club and value…
Hershey Names Amanda Almond President, International
Hershey, PA — The Hershey Co. has named Amanda Almond president, international, effective October 12. She succeeds Rohit Grover, who has spent 27 years with the company, including eight years leading its international business. Almond brings more than 30 years…
See’s Candies Partners With Susan G. Komen For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
San Francisco — See’s Candies is partnering with Susan G. Komen for the first time on a month-long campaign supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including a limited-edition confection and fundraising efforts. Throughout October, customers can make donations to Susan G….
Lammes Candies Returns Following Acquisition
Austin, TX — Lammes Candies is returning five months after its family owners announced the confectionery company would close following 141 years in business. Fort Worth, TX-based Delightful Development Co. has acquired the company in partnership with the Lammes family…
Mars Snacking, Adidas Team Up On Snickers Football Collaboration
Newark, NJ, and Portland, OR — Mars Snacking is partnering with adidas on a limited-edition Snickers football collection that includes co-branded candy bars and the brands’ first football cleat collaboration. The limited-edition adidas Adizero Electric + II cleats feature Snickers’…
Mars Snacking, ADÉLA Turn 5 Gum Into Wearable Art
Newark, NJ — Mars Snacking is teaming its 5 Gum brand with pop artist ADÉLA on a collection of custom performance pieces incorporating gum she chewed during rehearsals for her Red Bottoms Tour. The 5 Gum x ADÉLA Stimulating Style…
Ferrero Partners With Alicia Carmody For ‘Adultoween’ Campaign
Parsippany, NJ — Ferrero North America is partnering with The Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast member Alicia Carmody for a Halloween campaign focused on how adults celebrate the holiday. The partnership builds on Ferrero’s “Adultoween” initiative, which the company…
Mockups 4 You Expands Production Capacity, Leadership Team
Franklin, WI — Mockups 4 You is expanding its production capabilities and team following what the company says is three years of growth and increased customer demand. The company, which produces packaging mockups and prototypes, including cartons, flexible packaging, shrink…
Sweets & Snacks Expo Opens Call For Speakers For 2027 Event
Washington — The Sweets & Snacks Expo is inviting industry experts and thought leaders to submit proposals to speak at the 2027 show and Supplier Showcase, bringing timely insights, new research, and practical strategies to confectionery and snack industry leaders….
Ferrero Reimagines Wonka With Four Limited-Edition Treats
Parsippany, NJ — Ferrero North America is introducing four limited-edition Wonka products spanning chocolate and sugar confectionery as it begins a new chapter for the brand. Launching in November, the lineup includes Wonka Magic Hats Chocolate Pralines, Purplypurple Milk Chocolate…
