The Business Times
SUBSCRIBERS

Hershey craves more consumers' attention

Lost impulse buys have slowed sales below expectation last year

Published Fri, Jan 30, 2015 · 09:50 PM
Share this article.

Washington

ONLINE shopping, curbside pick-up and self-checkout aisles have made it quicker and easier than ever for Americans to buy the things that they need. That is a huge problem for the candy and chocolate industries, which have made billions over the years off waits at the register - and customers' last-minute impulse buys.

Those lost "instant c…

BT is now on Telegram!

For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to  t.me/BizTimes

Consumer & Healthcare

SUPPORT SOUTH-EAST ASIA'S LEADING FINANCIAL DAILY

Get the latest coverage and full access to all BT premium content.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Browse corporate subscription here