Seasonal Archives - NCA https://candyusa.com/topic/season/ The National Confectioners Association Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:34:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 2025 State of Treating Report https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/2025-state-of-treating/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025-state-of-treating Sun, 02 Mar 2025 19:48:33 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=55331 The 6th annual State of Treating reflects on confectionery shopping and treating trends in 2024 — a year when many consumers altered their purchases to make the most of their budgets. The study includes an in-depth category performance review along...

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]]> The 6th annual State of Treating reflects on confectionery shopping and treating trends in 2024 — a year when many consumers altered their purchases to make the most of their budgets. The study includes an in-depth category performance review along with the how and why behind the numbers to help uncover category growth opportunities in 2025 and beyond.

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]]> 2024 Winter Holidays Sales Review https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/2024-winter-holidays-sales-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2024-winter-holidays-sales-review Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:30:28 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=54716 The continued pressure on America’s pocketbooks altered shopping behavior and purchase choices during the winter holiday season. While inflation boosted confectionery dollars to new records, unit and volume sales struggled in some categories.  Take a deep dive into the results...

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]]> The continued pressure on America’s pocketbooks altered shopping behavior and purchase choices during the winter holiday season. While inflation boosted confectionery dollars to new records, unit and volume sales struggled in some categories.  Take a deep dive into the results of the 2024 winter holiday season. Find out how categories and retail channels performed, what merchandising and marketing drivers worked, how shopper engagement influenced the season, generational preferences, and more.

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]]> 2024 Halloween Sales Review https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/2024-halloween-sales-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2024-halloween-sales-review Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:46:27 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=53900 A tough marketplace prompted subdued Halloween sales in 2023, though those who engaged celebrated in style, with big gains for seasonal chocolate. With another year of weekday timing, will the 2024 Halloween season be a trick or a treat for...

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]]> A tough marketplace prompted subdued Halloween sales in 2023, though those who engaged celebrated in style, with big gains for seasonal chocolate. With another year of weekday timing, will the 2024 Halloween season be a trick or a treat for retailers and candy makers? Did Boomers go back to purchasing Halloween candy for trick-or-treaters? Are Millennials engaged?

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]]> 2024 Winter Holidays Sales Review https://candyusa.com/events/2024-winter-holidays-sales-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2024-winter-holidays-sales-review Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:11:36 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=event&p=53841 The continued pressure on America’s pocketbooks altered shopping behavior and purchase choices during the winter holiday season. While inflation boosted confectionery dollars to new records, unit and volume sales struggled in some categories.   Join NCA and Anne-Marie Roerink, president...

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]]> The continued pressure on America’s pocketbooks altered shopping behavior and purchase choices during the winter holiday season. While inflation boosted confectionery dollars to new records, unit and volume sales struggled in some categories.  

Join NCA and Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, as we take a deep dive into the results of the 2024 winter holiday season. Find out how categories and retail channels performed, what merchandising and marketing drivers worked, how shopper engagement influenced the season, generational preferences,and more. This webinar, made possible by Frankford Candy, will take a closer look at:    

  • Marketplace dynamics and channel performance  
  • Sales results by category and sub-category   
  • Merchandising and promotional drivers     
  • Key takeaways and opportunities for Winter Holiday 2025  

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]]> 2025 Valentine’s Day Sales Review https://candyusa.com/events/2025-valentines-day-sales-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025-valentines-day-sales-review Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:11:35 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=event&p=53843 Mindful consumer spending and the cumulative impact of inflation impacted the 2025 Valentine’s Day results. Dollars showed a slight gain, but units declined overall with budget-conscious shoppers purchasing fewer items this season. Generational differences and the Friday timing of Valentine’s...

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]]> Mindful consumer spending and the cumulative impact of inflation impacted the 2025 Valentine’s Day results. Dollars showed a slight gain, but units declined overall with budget-conscious shoppers purchasing fewer items this season. Generational differences and the Friday timing of Valentine’s Day in 2025 also altered celebration patterns, affecting not if, but how consumers celebrate with loved ones.  

Join NCA and Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, to see what drove Valentine’s Day successes and challenges. This webinar will review category and channel sales, merchandising, shopper engagement, and key takeaways as the industry begins its 2026 planning. Come away with:    

  • External marketplace review 
  • Sales results   
  • Performance drivers 
  • Merchandising performance   

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Sales data provided by:

Circana

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]]> State of Treating and 2024 Annual Sales Review  https://candyusa.com/events/state-of-treating-and-2024-annual-sales-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=state-of-treating-and-2024-annual-sales-review Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:11:35 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=event&p=53845 Confectionery performance results in 2024 reflected the external marketplace pressure during the seasons and everyday sales, as the year was a budget-balancing act for many consumers. While inflation boosted dollar sales, unit and volume sales experienced declines. However, the market...

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]]> Confectionery performance results in 2024 reflected the external marketplace pressure during the seasons and everyday sales, as the year was a budget-balancing act for many consumers. While inflation boosted dollar sales, unit and volume sales experienced declines. However, the market also reflected pockets of growth as innovation remained a strong suit for the category. What will the retail landscape look like in 2025? 

The report, made possible by Blommer Chocolate, culminates in this webinar with NCA and Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, that examines:

  • The details of the confectionery category’s performance in 2024  
  • An in-depth marketplace review  
  • Shopper and online engagement metrics.   

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Circana

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]]> 2025 Easter Sales Review  https://candyusa.com/events/2025-easter-sales-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025-easter-sales-review Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:11:34 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=event&p=53847 Moving from the shortest Easter season in many years in 2024 to several additional weeks in 2025 is likely to completely alter the Easter sales cycle. Did the longer season deliver? What did consumer engagement look like? How did the...

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]]> Moving from the shortest Easter season in many years in 2024 to several additional weeks in 2025 is likely to completely alter the Easter sales cycle. Did the longer season deliver? What did consumer engagement look like? How did the recent year shifts in chocolate and candy play out this year?  

The 2025 Easter Sales Review will feature NCA and Anne-Marie Roerink, president at 210 Analytics, to take a closer look at:   

  • External marketplace review 
  • Sales results   
  • Performance drivers 
  • Merchandising performance   

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Circana

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]]> 2025 Halloween Sales Review https://candyusa.com/events/2025-halloween-sales-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025-halloween-sales-review Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:11:34 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=event&p=53849 Halloween has become the industry’s largest holiday, celebrated by young and old. Was the 2025 Halloween season a trick or a treat for retailers and candy makers? Was the Friday timing of the holiday a boom or a bust? Did...

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]]> Halloween has become the industry’s largest holiday, celebrated by young and old. Was the 2025 Halloween season a trick or a treat for retailers and candy makers? Was the Friday timing of the holiday a boom or a bust? Did Boomers go back to purchasing Halloween candy for trick-or-treaters? Did lower-income households remain engaged despite budgetary pressure?  

Join the Halloween 2025 seasonal review as NCA and Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, take a closer look at:  

  • External marketplace review 
  • Sales results   
  • Performance drivers 
  • Merchandising performance   

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YumEarth

Data provided by:

Circana

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]]> 2024 Getting to Know Chocolate Consumers Full Report https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/2024-getting-to-know-chocolate-consumers-full-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2024-getting-to-know-chocolate-consumers-full-report Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:43:47 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=52798 Despite a slowdown in volume and unit sales, chocolate remains a top choice for moments of celebration. Discover the details on what’s happening in the market right now, what chocolate sales will look like in five years, and when we...

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]]> Despite a slowdown in volume and unit sales, chocolate remains a top choice for moments of celebration. Discover the details on what’s happening in the market right now, what chocolate sales will look like in five years, and when we expect to see volume recovery.

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]]> National Candy Month Resources https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/national-candy-month-resources/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=national-candy-month-resources Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:44:00 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=55027 Are you ready to share the sweetness of summer with your customers and shoppers? National Candy Month kicks off a summer promotional period designed to help the industry close the sales gap between Easter and Halloween while celebrating the role confectionery plays in the unique moments of summer: road trips and family reunions, graduation and Father’s Day, patriotic holidays and birthday parties, days at the pool and nights by the campfire.

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]]> 2024 Easter Sales Review https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/2024-easter-sales-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2024-easter-sales-review Fri, 24 May 2024 15:24:14 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=50721 The earliest Easter timing in many years shortened the 2024 season by two weeks — emphasizing merchandising and sell through in the final weeks. How did the season fare? Was the shorter season able to meet and beat the very...

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]]> The earliest Easter timing in many years shortened the 2024 season by two weeks — emphasizing merchandising and sell through in the final weeks. How did the season fare? Was the shorter season able to meet and beat the very strong 2023 performance? What did consumer engagement look like?

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