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Hershey reports industry candy sales fell nearly 5% in convenience stores in September

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Oct 29, 2026, 11:00 AM EDTUpdated Oct 29, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

Hershey said overall U.S. candy, gum and mint sales in convenience stores declined nearly 5% in September. CEO Kirk Tanner pointed to consumer pressure from higher gas prices, inflation and interest rates, with caution continuing into October.

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Industry candy, gum and mint sales in U.S. convenience stores fell nearly 5% in September.