This story was originally published on Retail Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Retail Dive newsletter. It’s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you may have missed during the week and what we’re still thinking about. From Twix trying to make “Hallowmas” happen to Mattel and Hasbro joining forces over KPop Demon Hunters, here’s our closeout for the week. What you may have missed One Jeanswear Grou ...

DENVER, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NxGen Brands, Inc. (OTC: NXGB) ("NxGen" or the "Company") (www.nxgenbrands.com) – it is with great excitement to announce that the company’s newly acquired business is Genesee Candy Land is expanding its current location into the location next door to add almost 3000 sqft more space due to early growth. Genesee Candy Land has been working out of its current 4000 sqft location for nearly 3 years now after outgrowing Its previous location and now in a few short months ...

Core Insights - Juicy Drop has launched its first-ever gaming activation on Roblox, named Juicy Drop Pop-Up 2025: Tower Obby, marking a significant move for a candy brand into the gaming space [2][6] - The campaign is designed to enhance brand engagement through interactive gameplay, allowing players to experience the brand's signature flavors in a virtual environment [3][5] Group 1: Campaign Overview - The Tower Obby Pop-Up features four themed stages where players can mix and match Juicy Drop products, unlocking exclusive avatar rewards as they progress [3][4] - The activation is part of a broader strategy to integrate Juicy Drop into the Roblox ecosystem, utilizing Super League's PopMall to showcase custom avatar items across 1,200 experiences [4] Group 2: Marketing Strategy - The campaign emphasizes replayability and social sharing, encouraging players to post their gameplay experiences on platforms like TikTok and YouTube [5] - Influencers such as NightFoxx, Hypercookiie, and AyeYahZee have been engaged to amplify the campaign's reach and visibility beyond Roblox [5] Group 3: Industry Implications - This initiative is seen as a pioneering effort for candy brands in the gaming sector, setting a precedent for how consumer brands can leverage playable media for engagement [6] - The collaboration between Juicy Drop, Super League, and Beacon Media Group is viewed as a blueprint for future brand activations in gaming, highlighting the potential for interactive consumer experiences [6]

Core Viewpoint - Hershey faces significant challenges including tariffs, recession, and increased competition, which may impact its financial performance and dividend safety [1] Group 1: Challenges Facing Hershey - Tariffs are creating additional costs for the company, affecting profit margins [1] - The potential for a recession poses a risk to consumer spending on non-essential items like candy [1] - Increased competition in the candy market is putting pressure on Hershey's market share and pricing strategies [1] Group 2: Dividend Safety - The discussion revolves around whether Hershey's dividend remains secure amidst these challenges [1]