Kroger is America's candy destination
Kroger (KR) expects to sell 25 million pounds of Halloween candy this season across its seasonal assortment.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Kroger (KR) expects to sell 25 million pounds of Halloween candy this season across its seasonal assortment. The retailer's forecast includes nine million bags of fun-sized chocolate treats. Its Halloween selection, including chocolate, gummy treats and candy corn, is available in stores and online at Kroger.com.
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- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Halloween candy sales are expected to reach 25 million pounds, including nine million bags of fun-sized chocolate treats.
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- None.
Key Figures
- Expected Halloween candy sales
- 25 million pounds
- Kroger's expectation for this season
- Fun-sized chocolate treats
- 9 million bags
- Included in the Halloween candy sales
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Retailer expects to sell 25 million pounds of Halloween candy this season
Those sales will be made up of millions of pounds of chocolate, including nine million bags of fun-sized chocolate treats. If placed end-to-end, these bags would stretch 1,400 miles, the distance from
Kroger's Halloween assortment features everything from classic chocolate favorites and gummy treats to candy corn and limited-time offerings that trick-or-treaters of all ages will love.
"Halloween is one of the most fun times of year for families and communities, and candy plays an important role," said Mike Murphy, group vice president for center store and merchandising at Kroger. "We want every customer to find what they are looking for, whether it's a full candy bowl for neighborhood kids, the perfect treat for a classroom party or a seasonal favorite."
Halloween is a season
Customers are embracing Halloween earlier and more enthusiastically than ever:
57% ofU.S . adults say they celebrate Halloween for a full season instead of just one day- More than one-quarter of shoppers purchased Halloween treats before October
92% ofU.S . adults celebrate Halloween some or all years
Candy is still the star
When it comes to Halloween traditions,
84% plan to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters- Among those handing out candy,
73% choose mini or fun-size treats
The great candy corn debate
Few Halloween traditions inspire stronger opinions than candy corn. Among customers who eat candy corn:
60% eat it in a single bite28% start with the white end12% begin with the yellow end
No matter what customers want, Kroger's full assortment is available in stores and online at Kroger.com.
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies more than 400,000 associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through an eCommerce experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
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SOURCE The Kroger Co.
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How much Halloween candy does Kroger expect to sell in 2026?
Kroger expects to sell 25 million pounds of Halloween candy this season, including nine million bags of fun-sized chocolate treats.