Happy New Year! As we
bid farewell to another year, we welcome you to join us in remembering the sweet
moments of 2022. As an association, we are so grateful for the many opportunities
we’ve had to gather together this year. Yes, we’re still celebrating the return
of a full roster of events including education courses, regional conferences
and the Annual Convention & Industry Expo! It was so nice to connect with
old friends and welcome many new members! We’re already looking forward to
another great year of events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on RCI’s event schedule by
visiting retailconfectioners.org/events.
Here’s RCI’s most-read blog posts
from 2022, in case you missed them the first time or could use a refresher.
1. Create Your Own Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix
In this popular post, we shared tips for creating your own
brand of gourmet hot cocoa mix (including packaging ideas) and a few creative
flavors which could be applied to your packaged hot cocoa mix or inside hot
cocoa bombs.
2. Halloween Candy Shortage Could Mean Opportunity for Candy Makers
We highlighted three Halloween shoppers who may be left in the lurch with
the impending candy shortage and how your business could capture sales by
seizing the opportunity to meeting their unique needs.
3. EGGS-tra Easter Egg Inspiration
No
matter if you like your chocolate Easter eggs more traditional or if you prefer
a more unconventional approach, this post offered 5 sweet EGGS-tra themes to
try for the holiday.
A quintessential spring and summer flavor, lemon and other citrus fruits are experiencing increased popularity as a source of immune-boosting vitamin C.
5. Retail Therapy: How to Create Merchandising Speed Bumps
As part of this five-part series, retail strategists and instructors
at RCI’s Merchandising Boot Camp, Rich Kizer and Georganne Bender, of KIZER
& BENDER, shared how slowing shoppers down can increase sales.
We look forward to bringing you more great tips to help you build your business in 2023!
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