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CSP's Midyear Category Management Update

More money in consumers’ pockets means a shift away from the mainstream

For the convenience channel, 2016 is looking to be an up, up, up year.

Read on for sales highlights and growth opportunities in the major in-store categories that can help you finish 2016 strong in this midyear update to our award-winning Category Management Handbook.

Table of Contents

Top Movers: Up and Down

Beverages: Away From the Mainstream

Candy: Sweet Stability

Foodservice: Viva Variety

Snacks: Get 'Snacking Friendly'

Tobacco: Taking a Page for Premium

Full 2016 Category Management Handbook 

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