Mars Wrigley Confectionery has launched the 2019 Innovative Merchandising Incubator, a national program to provide retailers with merchandising solutions and drive sales.

Cindy Maly from Casey’s General Stores and Stephanie Panzetta from Weis Markets are recipients of the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) 2019 Confectionery Leadership Awards. 

The remodeled M&M’S World Shanghai will open Dec. 5, offering colorful fun to residents and tourists from across the globe. 

Peterbrooke Chocolatier has opened a new specialty retail shop on South Country Road in Palm Beach, Fla., just ahead of the holiday gifting season.

Specialty candy retailer IT’SUGAR has partnered with FAO Schwarz to open a candy shop — FAO Schweetz — inside FAO’s new flagship store in New York City.

Specialty candy retailer IT’SUGAR will open a 2,000-sq.-ft. store at Chicago’s Navy Pier this month. 

Removing "conventional candy" offerings from checkout lines isn't great for gaining impulse purchases, but that doesn't mean consumers will turn their backs on the brands they know and love. 

Specialty candy retailer IT’SUGAR has named Mark Davis as chief financial officer and chief operations officer. 

Walmart has applied for two patents for a “virtual store” and fulfillment system that includes VR headsets and sensor gloves. Could that improve — or impair — shopping at Walmart stores?