Hershey reports big jump in candy sales
November 6, 2020
Hershey reported that retail sales of its candy brands were up nearly 10 percent in the third quarter as the company beat Wall Street’s revenue and profit expectations. “Our core U.S. business remains healthy as consumers reach for small treats during the pandemic,” said Hershey CEO Michele Buck.
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