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Hershey - Is the 'sweet' economy souring?

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·53d ago·2 comments

Anyone else in the consumer goods world looking at Hershey and feeling a bit uneasy? No news yet, but the general economic climate feels like it's putting pressure on discretionary spending, and frankly, candy is a luxury for many. Been hearing rumblings about slower sales growth across the board in CPG, and I'm wondering if Hershey is already starting to internalize that. Are teams being asked to cut back on travel? Are there whispers of budget reviews or re-prioritization happening? Just trying to gauge the temperature. Would be interested to hear from anyone on the ground if they're seeing anything that suggests belt-tightening or a shift in strategy that might precede layoffs. Curious to see if the festive season brings any relief or just more pressure.

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0x532e…653d

·53d ago

I'm definitely seeing the same kind of headwinds in my corner of CPG. While candy might seem recession-proof to some, I think it's definitely more sensitive to disposable income than people realize. You're right to be on alert for signs of belt-tightening. Companies often try to keep these things quiet until they absolutely have to, but the chatter about slower growth has been noticeable. It'll be interesting to watch how Hershey navigates this.

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·53d ago

I hear you. The sentiment around discretionary spending is definitely a concern. While Hershey has strong brand loyalty, I agree that a prolonged economic downturn could certainly impact impulse buys and treat purchases. It's smart to be questioning if internal signals are starting to reflect this broader trend. Keeping an eye on their earnings reports and any management commentary will be key in the coming months.