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Confectioner

Sunny Forecast For
MAVERICK MARTS
Entrepreneur Kevin Cook Makes Candy a Priority in His Florida Convenience Stores.

   Special Report   
The Chocolate Report
- A Higher Chocolate Premium
Mainstream and mass premium chocolate manufacturers respond to consumers wanting more of the “good stuff” on an everyday basis.

   Features   
Category Insights
- Functional Gum Forums
Is functional gum functioning well in a mainstream market? Innovative market players report that it is.
- Rising To The Gift Occasion
As premium trends abound, gift chocolates now have even more creative license.

In the Store
- Team Maverick
A good game plan and plenty of teamwork have dramatically advanced candy’s position within this nimble, Florida-based convenience chain.

Industry Input
- Thought Leaders Speak Out
We ask industry opinion leaders to look to the future and answer our query about coming change in the candy industry.

   Departments   
Upfront
- Staying Tuned To The Challenges And Contradictions Of Candy Retailing

News
- Gunning For Success In Gum
- Wegmans Food Market Heads To Maryland
- Farley’s & Sathers To Take The Direct Approach, A Perfect Gift For Fans Of Sweets and more...
- NRF Delivers Happy Holiday Spending News

Retailers Worth Watching
- Marsh Moves Into Illinois

Product Update
- New Stand-Up Bags, Edible Candy Ink And Paper and more...

Licensing Report
- Sneak Preview: Licensed Candy

Marketing and Merchandising
- Hiya Mints Are Catching The Wave

The Last Word
- Let’s Hear It For The Little Guys

Advertiser Index
- Index