How Dot Foods Helps Emerging Brands Expand Their Distribution
The redistributor can get products anywhere in the country in a two-to-four-day lead time.
Novelty Candy Sales Are BOOMING at Retail: Circana
Dollar sales of novelty candy are up 40 percent, and unit sales are up 30 percent
Healthy and Delicious: Consumers Have High Demands for Today’s Snacks
Snacking is getting healthier, and a lot more frequent
How Zot Organic’s Consultative Approach Landed Deals at ECRM Global Market
The organic candy supplier discusses its successful Global Market meetings
HI-CHEW, Baja Jerky Win Convenience Buyer's Choice Awards
The products were selected by buyers from dozens of entries submitted by participating suppliers.
Driving Trial in the CBD Category: How Betterment Retail Solutions Does It
Tips on attracting new CBD customers at mass retail
Growing Up in the Candy Biz: Alina Morse, Founder and CEO of Zolli Candy
The 15-year-old CEO has led the sugar-free candy company on a stellar growth path
Sweet & Sour: Challenges and Opportunities in the Candy Category
Insights from ECRM's recent Candy Planning: Everyday & Summer Seasonal Virtual Session
Giant Eagle's Brian Ferrier: Turning Adversity into Opportunity with Virtual Tools
Remote meetings are driving efficiencies for the retailer’s merchandising manager
Bevpax and Goodio Win Buyers Choice Awards at ECRM European Food Program
Participating buyers cast their digital votes based on product innovation and packaging
Enstrom Candies: Bringing the In-Person Experience to Virtual Meetings
Co-owner Jim Simons used multiple cameras and a digital catalog to enhance the virtual experience
ECRM Virtual Platform a 'Game-Changer' for Hy-Vee's Todd Gean
The retailer's candy category manager was converted from a skeptic to a true believer after two meetings
ECRM Euro Food Program Keynote to Highlight Plant-Based Alternatives
Hylobates Consulting's Luca Bucchini to discuss trends and the EU regulatory framework
Candy Consumers Seek Wellness & Sustainability, But Want Poop Emojis, Too
Insights from ECRM's Candy Planning: Everyday & Summer Seasonal Program
The Checkout Challenge: Reviving Impulse Sales at the Front-End
Some tips on how to reverse the steady decline of sales at the front-end checkout
European Retailers & Distributors Seek Healthier Food Options
Buyers at ECRM's 2019 Euro Food were looking for natural, organic, free-from and vegan products
CBD and Mass Retail: A Perspective from the Trenches
Thoughts from my observations of buyer-seller meetings at ECRM's CBD sessions
What Retail Buyers Want in Convenience and Impulse Products
Here are some key areas of focus among buyers attending ECRM’s Convenience & Impulse sessions next month
ECRM Convenience Session to Feature Industry Roundtable Discussions
In the new Thought Interaction Pod program, buyers and sellers will share thoughts on a variety of key industry topics.
Healthier Options, Store Brands & Digital Driving Candy Category Growth
Insights from IRI’s presentation at ECRM’s Candy Planning: Everyday & Summer Seasonal EPPS
Download IRI Presentation on Trends in the US Candy Market
The slides are from IRI's presentation at ECRM's Candy Planning: Everyday & Summer Seasonal EPPS
Walgreens: Eyes & Ears Open for Innovation in the Candy Category
The 2018 ECRM Merchant Team Award winner is always on the lookout for exclusive collaboration opportunities
ECRM Honors Retail Merchant Teams for Excellence
This year's Merchant Team Award winners span 10 categories across food, HBC and general merchandise.
European Retailers and Distributors Find Food Innovation in Berlin
At ECRM's European Food session, retailers and distributors met with suppliers from around the world
What Buyers Want: European Dry Food, Snack & Confectionery
Some insights into what buyers and distributors attending ECRM’s upcoming session in Berlin are seeking from global suppliers.