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NACS cancels 2020 in-person show, plans to launch virtual experience

NACS show was originally planned for Oct. 11-14 in Las Vegas.

August 3, 2020

NACS has canceled its 2020 in-person event, originally set for Oct. 11-14 in Las Vegas, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Hershey’s 6 tips for selling candy in c-stores

Company showcases expanded insights and category expertise at NACS, while also launching its Mobile Customer Insights Center.

Crystal Lindell

October 10, 2018

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The Hershey Co. unveiled its latest confectionery category leadership and shopper-driven merchandising solutions at the 2018 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show.

Mars Wrigley Confectionery introduces Hazelnut Spread M&M'S, Creamy Snickers at NACS Show

Company also to revise candy aisle shelving guidelines.

October 10, 2018

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Alongside introducing new products destined to hit shelves, Mars Wrigley Confectionery announced at NACS Show in Las Vegas this week it will release updated confection aisle shelving guidelines.

Refueling on sweet, savory and crunchy confections at NACS Show 2017

NACS Show reveals candy makers understand consumers’ love of snacking.

Alyse Thompson

October 25, 2017

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What do pizza slices, CeeLo Green and futuristic fuel pumps have in common? They were all at Chicago’s McCormick Place last week for the NACS Show, sponsored each year by what was once known as the National Association of Convenience Stores. (Now the association goes by NACS, the Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing.)

Mars Chocolate introduces new items at NACS show

Mars Chocolate North America, McLean, Va.

Olivia Zyszczynski

October 28, 2016

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Mars Chocolate North America has announced the launch of several new chocolate products that premiered at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show held in Atlanta Oct. 18-21. The products will be available in the coming months.

Wrigley features new products at NACS Show

Wrigley, Chicago, Ill.

Olivia Zyszczynski

October 28, 2016

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Wrigley has announced the launch of four new products that premiered at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show held in Atlanta Oct. 18-21. The products will be available in the coming months.

Mars at NACS

9 new products Mars debuted at NACS

Chocolate company focuses on texture, seasonal items at C-Store show

Crystal Lindell

October 14, 2015

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"Snickers Bar is the top-selling and fastest-turning item on shelf, so shoppers will be eager to pick up new Snickers Crisper," says Tim LeBel, v.p. of Sales for Mars Chocolate North America.

7 new products Hershey debuted at NACS

Candymaker focuses on seasonal items, new snacks.

Crystal Lindell

October 14, 2015

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The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show has been held at the Las Vegas Convention Center all week, and the big names in candy were there showing off their latest C-Store innovations.

NACS: Consumers turning to fresh items from convenience stores

Survey shows shoppers increasingly looking for fast, healthy items.

Crystal Lindell

April 29, 2015

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There’s been a noticeable shift in the type of food people buying at convenience stores.

New chewing gum claims to fight common cold

Immuno-Gum contains six immune supporting ingredients.

Crystal Lindell

October 9, 2013

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Now, there’s a gum that can literally kill your cold, or keep you from getting it in the first place.

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Established in 1946 by Candy Industry's founder and publisher, Don Gussow, the Kettle Award represents the highest recognition an individual working within the U.S. confectionery industry can attain. This year marks the 75th Year of the prestigious award and we invite you to join us for an evening reception honoring its rich heritage and to celebrate the nominees and winner of the 2020 Kettle Award.

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Items Tagged with 'NACS'

ARTICLES

NACS cancels 2020 in-person show, plans to launch virtual experience

Hershey’s 6 tips for selling candy in c-stores

Mars Wrigley Confectionery introduces Hazelnut Spread M&M'S, Creamy Snickers at NACS Show

Refueling on sweet, savory and crunchy confections at NACS Show 2017

Mars Chocolate introduces new items at NACS show

Wrigley features new products at NACS Show

9 new products Mars debuted at NACS

7 new products Hershey debuted at NACS

NACS: Consumers turning to fresh items from convenience stores

New chewing gum claims to fight common cold

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