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CHICAGO — C-store candy sales in 2019 declined across categories. Nonchocolate and chocolate candy larger than 3.5 ounces saw the smallest erosion in unit sales, while gum suffered the most with a nearly 7% decline, according to IRI.
C-store sales, 52 weeks ending Dec. 29, 2019
| Segment | C-store sales ($ millions) | PCYA* | Unit sales (millions) | PCYA* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate | $2,929.0 | 1.2% | 1,698.7 | (3.1%) |
| <3.5 ounce | $2,383.4 | 0.9% | 1,447.2 | (3.4%) |
| >3.5 ounce | $383.7 | 2.0% | 159.1 | (1.3%) |
| Nonchocolate | $2,141.2 | 4.0% | 1,439.8 | (1.2%) |
| Gum | $1,070.2 | 1.5% | $640.9 | (6.8%) |
| Breath fresheners | $236.4 | (0.6%) | 114.4 | (4.3%) |
Source: IRI
* Percent change from a year ago
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