November + December
2012
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VOLUME 20 NUMBER 6
Features
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Impulse Buying
Part 2 of a 2-part series on captivating the
consumer and building business with impulse buys
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Cover Story: M&M's Pop-Up Shop
Mars tests a new M&M's World pop-up shop
concept right in its own backyard
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Chocolate Comes of Age
Nostalgia, premium ingredients and exotic,
bold flavors are driving consumer enthusiasm
for chocolate
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Sweet, Salty Snacks
Healthy updates keep snack sales on the rise
for retailers
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Trending Up: Non-chocolate Chewies
The segment is on the rise and manufacturers are
stepping up the options
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Fancy Food Show
Delicious discoveries await at the biannual
trade event
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Staple Items
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Editor's Note
Sweet Talk: Top Trends & Industry Dish
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