Tips To Getting Started In Your Retro Candy Shop Business
Retro candy has been around for decades. When I was a child my favorite thing to play was secretly hoping that the person at the counter knew what candy was. It was great fun because at the time nobody really knew what was in the can. Now that we have refined our methods, retro candy is big business!
Who came up with the idea of selling retro candy? There are lots of stories. One story tells how it started when a lady walked into a candy store complaining that the candy wasn't the color she wanted. She said she had been looking all over for the exact shade of green that she wanted. Someone thought to her that it might be nice if she could just find the store that sold candy from retro period, and so that's how retro candy was born.
How does a retro candy store to operate? First of all they need to locate someplace where there is plenty of foot traffic. This means high traffic in general. Many malls have multiple candy stores, but the best locations for retro candy are in shopping centers and in other busy places. Once they have some locations where they can put candy on display, they want to decorate them well. The candy store decorators typically get freebies to make their work easier.
They can hang banners from the ceiling and give out appropriately themed pencils and notebooks. They might hang retro candy jars with movie theater popcorn balls in them. A candy counter might even be set up with candy canes, tins, jars and buckets. Finally, the candy store might have an artist supply section, so that talented individuals can make candy windows for customers to look inside. If you ever decided to open your own retro candy store, here are some things you would need to do:
Get a license - You need a license for anything that involves food products. That means you could not start selling yogurt without a license. So if you are planning on opening a retro candy store, you need to get a license from your county.
Get a concession stand - Depending on how many retro candy treats you plan to sell, you might think a concession stand will be a waste of money. However, there are a lot of people who enjoy retro candy. You might be surprised at the profit margin if you put out enough candy displays for a few weeks. Plus, this is something that will help your business because it is something that children will enjoy as well.
Get a display - Today, it is very common for candy shops to display the candy on the ceiling or in cabinets above the front door. However, back in the 1950's, candy was sold by walking down the street and pulling a wrapped candy bar out of their pockets. So, if you have the space, why not put one of these displays up in front of your retro candy store?
Give away samples - You can give out free samples of your retro candy shop to people who come to your store. This will help build word of mouth, which means more sales for you! If you are going to offer samples, make sure they come in good condition. You might want to keep the bags sealed until the person comes to purchase. If you do not give them a way to resell the product, they might end up going to a competitor and never return.
Have contests and promotions - You can advertise in magazines and even television shows about your retro candy shop. The more exposure that you get, the better. You can also offer money for the best looking candy. However, you do want to make sure that you are really being fair about it. If the prize is worth less than $10, then most people would not be interested in buying it.
Create contests - You can run contests for customers to win retro candy products. You can set a certain amount of candy, or items, that you have for sale in a given time frame. For example, you could offer a grand prize for the first 100 customers who order an amount of candy from your retro candy shop during a specific period.
Keep people coming back - When people come to your retro candy shop, they will want to come back. You need to be sure that your front window is always clear. You can also place gumball machines in the front, so that people can come and spend their money. You can offer coupons to customers in return for them spending their money at your store. By taking the time to create a great sign, you will draw in the attention of people who otherwise may never have visited your store.
www.iSweet.ca is your Candy Store, Candy wholesale and distributor in Toronto offering US CANDY, UK CANDY, Bulk Candy, Chocolate, Gum, Licorice, Mint, Novelty Candy, Pastry, Peg Bags, Soda Flavour Candy, Sugar Free Candy, Theater Box candy, LICENSED CANDY, OLD TIME CANDY AND HARD TO FIND CANDY AT 100% WHOLESALE PRICE.
iSweet.ca is your Online Candy Store in Toronto in Canada sells the following popular brands: Boston America, Crazy Cures, Ferrara Pan, Fini, Haribo, Hi-Chew, Hotlix, Huer, Jelly Belly, Jolly Rancher, Keebler, Kidsmania, Kool-Aid, Lifesavers, Milka, Mrs Freshley, Nintendo, PEZ, Picky, Star Wars, Taste of Nature, Tic Tac, Trolli, Vidal, Warheads Wonka and much more.
iSweet.ca is Your Candy Store and Candy Wholesale in Canada - 100% Wholesale Price - No Minimum Order Quantity - FREE SHIPPING on orders over CAD$350 & Warehouse Pickup Available in Scarborough, ON
Email : [email protected]
Tel : (416) 823-4030
Address
Unit 106 - 3751 Victoria Park Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3Z4
