# Better-for-You Checkout Stands Raley's New Check Stands Feature 25% Less Candy & Mindful Snacks By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-09-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkout-stands References: [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180910005297/en/Raley%E2%80%99s-Reimagines-Check-Stands-Reducing-Candy-Offering) & [raleys](http://www.raleys.com) Checkout stands are commonly stocked in ways that target impulse shoppers with a sweet tooth but Raley's is committing itself to offering a redefined grocery experience that empowers consumers to make better choices. The reimagined check stands at Raley's now feature 25% less candy offerings and more snack options that are centered around enhanced nutritional value, portion control, protein, reduced calories, sugar content and overall better-for-you items in comparison to conventional candy. With these new checkout stands, Raley's aims to remind consumers that [snacks and confectionery products with sugar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-thingz) should be seen as an occasional treat. Some of the items that can be found on these [better-for-you check stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harris-teeter) include familiar ones like chips, chocolate, beef jerky, nuts, as well as gum and mints, but all with a [healthier focus than usual](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterforyou-snack-packaging). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Enhanced Nutritional Value Snacks:** Opportunity for food companies to develop and promote snack options with increased nutritional value, portion control, reduced calories, and sugar content. - **Better-for-you Grocery Experience:** Potential to redefine the grocery shopping experience by offering check stands with a focus on overall better-for-you items and educating consumers about healthier snack choices. - **Mindful Snacking Movement:** Growing trend towards promoting mindful snacking habits by offering alternative snack options that encourage portion control and healthier choices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to innovate and cater to the growing demand for healthier snack options. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the better-for-you grocery trend by reimagining their checkout stands and offering a selection of healthier snack choices to consumers. - **Confectionery:** Confectionery companies can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing and promoting healthier candy alternatives or positioning traditional candy products as occasional treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Focused Wholesaler Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-sweets-healthier-range.md) - [Nostalgic Health-Conscious Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexington-bakes.md) - [Health-Focused Snack Assortments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-choice-produce-snack-program.md) - [Functional Flavorful Snack Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ello-market-snack-products.md) - [Reimagined Nostalgic Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplified-ingredients.md) - [Better-For-You Snack Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterforyou-snack-campaign.md) - [Health-Minded Sugar-Free Candy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stockleys-sugarfree-candies.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Food Product Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-snacks-and-drinks.md) - [Reduced Sugar Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rowntrees-gummies.md)