Massachusetts Faces Fallout From Flavored Tobacco BanAttempts to curb the use of these products may have inadvertently created an illicit and untaxed market, according to new findings. Chocolate & Candy Sales Reach All-Time HighU.S. confectionery sales are expected to hit $61 billion by 2028. Visa & Mastercard Swipe Fees Hit $100B in 2023 This was the first time in history that Visa and Mastercard credit card swipe fees surpassed this milestone mark. The Hershey Co. Recognized Among Most Ethical Companies This is the second year in a row the candy and snack maker has earned the distinction. Private Label Brands Reached Record Dollar Sales in 2023 PLMA: One of every five grocery products sold in the U.S. carries the retailer's name or own brand and was supplied by a store brand manufacturer. Consumers Look Beyond Marketing for Diversity & Inclusion Only 28% of Americans said they made a purchase in the past month based on the inclusivity of a brand's marketing. Exceed Your Employees’ Expectations With labor pains persisting, retention is more important than ever. Valentine's Day Spending Reaches New Heights Sixty-two percent of consumers aged 25-34 plan to celebrate this year, more than any other age group. Snacks to Play Pivotal Role in Big Game Watch Parties Three in five consumers say they promise guests a game-winning spread at their Super Bowl viewing party. Number of U.S. Convenience Stores Increases for Second Consecutive Year Small operators of 10 stores or less continue to make up the bulk of the industry across the country. First Previous 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last