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Supermarkets find sweet success in the candy aisle

Candy provides comfort and respite for consumers — and big sales for retailers — during pandemic

Mark Hamstra

March 10, 2021

6 Min Read
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The grocery sector outperformed other retail channels in candy sales in the past year, according to Nielsen data.Michael Browne

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Mark Hamstra

Mark Hamstra is a freelance business writer with experience covering a range of topics and industries, including food and mass retailing, the restaurant industry, direct/mobile marketing, and technology. Before becoming a freelance business journalist, Mark spent 13 years at Supermarket News, most recently as Content Director, where he was involved in all areas of editorial planning and production for print and online. Earlier in his career he also worked as a reporter and editor at other business publications, including Financial Technology, Direct Marketing News, Nation’s Restaurant News and Drug Store News.

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