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Candy Emergency Squads

The M&M's Halloween Rescue Squad Replenishes Candy Bowls for Free

— October 12, 2023 — Lifestyle
There's nothing scarier for a trick-or-treater on Halloween than coming across an empty candy bowl and this October, the first-ever M&M's Halloween Rescue Squad is deploying to keep the sweet treats flowing and stop disappointment from occurring.

According to a survey commissioned by Mars, nearly half of Americans who celebrate Halloween have worried about running out of candy for trick-or-treaters and 89% say they have eaten at least some of the candy intended for trick-or-treaters prior to October 31st. Whether they've snacked too hard or shared generously with the neighborhood, people can rest assured that their stash remains well-stocked thanks to M&M's Halloween Rescue Squad, which will refill trick-or-treat candy bowls for free in partnership with Gopuff.

For all sorts of candy emergencies, the squad will be on call starting at 3PM ET on October 31st.

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Trend Themes
1. Candy Emergency Solutions - The M&M's Halloween Rescue Squad provides on-call candy bowl refills for trick-or-treaters to prevent disappointment.
2. Preventing Candy Shortages - Nearly half of Americans who celebrate Halloween have worried about running out of candy, leading to a disruptive opportunity for candy companies to offer refill services like the M&M's Halloween Rescue Squad.
3. Candy Consumption Patterns - 89% of Americans have admitted to eating some of the candy meant for trick-or-treaters before Halloween, indicating a disruptive opportunity for candy companies to devise new strategies to meet demand.
Industry Implications
1. Candy Industry - The M&M's Halloween Rescue Squad highlights the need for innovative solutions in the candy industry to prevent candy shortages and meet consumer demand.
2. Delivery Services - Partnerships between candy companies, like M&M's and Gopuff, signify a disruptive opportunity for delivery services to expand their offerings by providing on-demand candy replenishment services.
3. Seasonal Retail - The concept of candy emergency squads prompts a disruptive opportunity for seasonal retailers to offer unique services, such as on-call restocking options for trick-or-treat candy bowls.
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