The Walmart 2019 Easter Candy lineup has been unveiled by the retailer as a series of products to offer consumers a different way to celebrate the springtime event.
The limited-edition lineup of treats includes the new M&M, Snickers and Twix Shell Smashers, which consist of a hollow chocolate egg along with several miniature version of the according chocolate. The collection also includes the new Blue Raspberry Peeps that can only be found at the big box retailer for fans of the flavored marshmallow treats to pick up while supplies last.
The Walmart 2019 Easter Candy lineup is focused on accessibility with the Shell Smashers priced at $5 per box and the Blue Raspberry Peeps ringing in at just $1.24.
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