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That chocolate Santa will cost a bit more this Christmas.
Hershey Co plans to raise prices on bags of kisses, miniature chocolate bars and other seasonal treats shaped like snowmen and Santas starting in the 2021 holiday season, Chief Executive Officer Michele Buck said in an interview. Prices for these items had not been increased since the 2014 holiday season.
The decision, which will affect products accounting for about 10% of the company’s total sales, was recently communicated to retailers, she said. Buck declined to specify the magnitude of the price hike, but she said consumers are likely to see it in stores.
“Historically, retailers do pass it along,†she said after
the company reported fourth-quarter earnings.
The candymaker has fared well overall in the pandemic
as consumers reach for products that provide comfort and nostalgia.