Webinars Archives - NCA

2025 Halloween Sales Review

National Confectioners Association — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:11:34 +0000

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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Data provided by:

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EPR 2025 Recap and 2026 Outlook

National Confectioners Association — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:56:27 +0000

As the year ends, join us to review key developments in EPR legislation and regulations.

This session will highlight:

Progress made in 2025 and lessons learned.

A preview of EPR rules and regulations anticipated in 2026.

Insights to plan your EPR compliance strategy for the upcoming year.

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State EPR Legislative Updates and Deadlines

National Confectioners Association — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:56:27 +0000

Ensure your business is prepared for critical EPR reporting deadlines.

In this session, we’ll discuss:

State-specific deadlines, collection, and reporting requirements, focusing on California, Colorado, and Oregon.

Upcoming deadlines, potential fines, and bans for non-compliance in California.

Insights into EPR laws on the horizon in additional states.

The data you need to collect and report to maintain regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

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2025 Easter Sales Review

National Confectioners Association — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:11:34 +0000

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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Data provided by:

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Mandatory EPR Reporting and Fees

National Confectioners Association — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:56:28 +0000

Get ready for mandatory reporting and fee payments under EPR regulations.

This session will guide you through:

The specific reporting and payment requirements for California, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, and Oregon.

A step-by-step walkthrough of the registration and reporting process for businesses.

How to stay ahead of compliance requirements and avoid costly penalties.

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State of Treating and 2024 Annual Sales Review

National Confectioners Association — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:11:35 +0000

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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Sales data provided by:

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2025 Valentine’s Day Sales Review

National Confectioners Association — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:11:35 +0000

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:

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Introduction to EPR Laws and Business Impacts

National Confectioners Association — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:56:29 +0000

EPR laws are here, and they will reshape your business operations in 2025. From confectionery wrappers to shipping boxes and pallet shrink wrap, every piece of packaging must now be tracked and reported in several states.

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Trusting Your Gut

National Confectioners Association — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:14:25 +0000

Second-guess yourself a lot? It's time to change that! Reconnect with your gut instincts, make confident decisions, and set boundaries that stick. Tackle any project with renewed confidence.

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2024 Winter Holidays Sales Review

National Confectioners Association — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:11:36 +0000

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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Data provided by:

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Navigating Tariff Policy: Insights and Advocacy for the Confectionery Industry

National Confectioners Association — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:28:15 +0000

As President-Elect Trump prepares for a second term, trade policy and blanket tariffs remain central to the political agenda. With proposed tariffs ranging from 10-20% on all imports and up to 60% on goods from China, the confectionery industry faces significant potential challenges.

Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring Shawn Jarosz of TradeMoves. Together, we’ll explore:

Key tariff actions from the first Trump Administration (2017-2021).
Potential policy avenues and outcomes in a second term.
Strategies for industry advocacy to protect essential commodities and products.

Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to advocate for our industry and prepare for what lies ahead in the new year!

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