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Scott Silverstein has been named president and CEO of The Topps Co., New York, N.Y. Since 1994, Silverstein has served as president and COO of the confectionery creator and marketer.

Popular retailers in four U.S. cities - Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago and Austin, Texas - offer local consumers unique merchandising cues and innovative products that keep them coming back for more during both the best and worst of times.

You don't want to miss the upcoming All Candy Expo, to be held May 20-22 in Chicago. There, exhibitors will feature the items included in this month's pre-show coverage ... and many more.

Today's meat snacks target a different consumer than in years gone by. Introductions from major brands and manufacturers now come in unique sizes, packages and flavors.

If Chicagoland favorite Marshall Field’s (now Macy’s) were to outfit its windows with new confectionery products for the winter holiday season, the following might be among the colorful candies on display. Let it snow!

Whole Foods is an Austin, Texas, icon - and, apparently, a complete nuthouse.

All Walgreens stores are not created equal, and that’s a good thing for at least one in a North Chicago suburb, whose product selection is as eye-catching as the location’s architectural exterior.

Shoppers have detected a new “neighborhood” store out West. Just who is this hyped-up retailer? Here’s a clue: It’s owned by Britain-based Tesco.

A gala of packaged gourmet treats are sprouting up right beside the fruits and vegetables at select King Soopers stores in the Mile High City.

Spangler Candy Co. is getting out the vote. The Bryan, Ohio-based candy maker, which produces 8 million Dum Dum Pops per day, wants the American public to choose the next two flavors for its assortment.