Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Specialized
Candy
The classic candy shop takes on new designs and specialties.
4.8
Trend score
Trend
What is the Specialized Candy trend?
Specialized Candy: The classic candy shop concept has been reformatted to become more inclusive, and to adapt to the design and specialty-related proclivities of modern day consumers. These revamped designs indicate a shift in how nostalgia now plays out in various industries, with classic rituals being of most interest when adapted to contemporary platforms.
Trend themes
Themes within the Specialized Candy trend
4 behaviours holding the trend together01
Modern Candy Stores
Candy stores are embracing contemporary aesthetics to appeal to customers of all ages.
02
Combined Product Offerings
Designer brands are offering sweets and other products together to satisfy every aspect of customers' needs.
03
Candy Shop Art Exhibits
Candy shops are becoming an attractive addition to art exhibitions, providing artistic interest in addition to their sweet products.
04
Vegan Candy Collections
Candy shops are satisfying the ethical concerns of customers by offering vegan-friendly candy collections.
Industry implications
What the Specialized Candy trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Retail
Candy store redesigns and innovative marketing techniques are becoming an important factor in the retail industry.
For
Art
Candy shop art exhibits are creating new avenues for artistic expression within the industry.
For
Food and Beverage
Candy is becoming an increasingly popular product and is expanding as a major industry of its own.
Workshop question
How can your brand evoke nostalgia while meeting the needs and preferences of contemporary consumers?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Specialized Candy
Trend score 4.8 out of 10, from popularity 64%, activity 72%, freshness 8%.
Popularity64%
Activity72%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Specialized Candy trend
5 featured examples from Nov 28, 2016 to Aug 18, 2019CategoryFashion
Designer Brand Candy Shops
The Mansur Gavriel Candy Shop Will Offer Leather Bags and Sweet Treats
Collaborating with other industries to offer a unique shopping experience that merges two specialties into one in temporary stores.
CategoryArt & Design
Candy Shop Art Exhibits
Chrome Heart's Art Basel Exhibition Features a Candy Shop
Retailers can explore opportunities to integrate retail spaces with immersive and interactive experiences to enhance customer engagement.
CategoryArt & Design
Contemporary Sweet Shops
This Candy Store Has an Appealing, Modern Aesthetic
Retailers can apply modern design aesthetics to their sweet shops to make them stand out and appeal to new customers.
CategoryLifestyle
Sprawling Candy Department Stores
'IT'SUGAR' Will Be the World's First Candy Department Store
The retail industry can benefit from creating immersive candy shopping experiences and incorporating novel concepts like candy department stores.
CategoryLifestyle
Vegan-Friendly Candy Collections
Dylan's Candy Bar Launched a Vegan Line Called 'Treat Yourself'
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate vegan and allergen-free options into confectionery product lines to cater to the increasing consumer demand for ethical and inclusiv…
