Candy: Mints/Gum/Breath Fresheners 2014
Convenience store sales of gum decelerated even more in 2013. Both regular and sugarless lost ground. Breath-freshener sales were stronger, growing more than 2% increase in unit sales.
Snacks: Distributor's Notebook 2014
While the c-store industry’s snack base may continue to rest on indulgent sweet and salty snacks, the channel is working to meet consumers’ growing demand for healthful offers.