# Retail and confectionery product trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/retail-and-confectionery-product-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-12T23:39:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Retailers and confectionery brands are being highlighted for popular snack and sweet offerings. Initial reports focused on Dollar Tree and Costco, noting Dollar Tree’s affordable autumn baked goods and the availability of Pop Daddy pretzels at both locations.

Subsequent coverage expanded to include Costco’s best-selling confectionery, such as Jojo’s Dark Chocolate Pistachio Almond Cranberry Bites and Skinny Dipped Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups. The discussion also noted the global significance of German confectionery brands, specifically Haribo and Milka.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Confectionery trends highlight Costco best sellers and German candy brands

A look at popular confectionery trends, featuring Costco's best-selling candy items and notable German chocolate and gummy brands like Milka and Haribo.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/confectionery-trends-highlight-costco-best-sellers-and-german-candy-brands

### 2026-08-31: Dollar Tree and Costco highlighted for snack selections

Dollar Tree and Costco are featured for their snack selections, including seasonal cookies at Dollar Tree and Pop Daddy pretzels available at both retailers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dollar-tree-and-costco-highlighted-for-snack-selections

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