5 Things You Can Put into Small Stackable Candy Dispensers

5 Things You Can Put into Small Stackable Candy Dispensers

Containers have a certain magical appeal for many people. A certain kind of person—often the very people who have the organization and initiative to open their own retail businesses—see an empty container and think of possibilites.

One of the most enjoyable types of containers for these practical/creative people is a small, stackable candy dispenser. These clear plastic or acrylic containers make it easy to reach and take not only candy but many other bulk items, as well. Here are a few ideas for these small, stackable candy dispensers that will appeal to the imagination of every kind of business owner.

• Candy. We had to start with the obvious. Candy stores will go crazy filling these stackable containers with every sort of bulk candy available, and then arranging them by color, flavor, or type. For other businesses, small mints, gum, pieces of chocolate, chocolate covered cherries, licorice sticks, peppermints, or fun-sized candy bars can be dispensed in these bins, and make the perfect low-cost impulse item.

• Cereal. These stackable dispensers are the perfect way to conserve space at a continental breakfast. Simply fill the bins with cereal, add a scoop (or use an automatic dispenser), and let your guests choose their favorite for breakfast or a snack.

• Lipbalm. Lipbalms are tried-and-true impulse items, and a couple of stacked dispensers full of them on your counter, in different flavors or strengths, can add significantly to your last-minute add-ons at the register.

• Matches. You can easily pour a box of personalized matches into the top of one of these stackable dispensers, making it easy for customers to grab one and add it to their order. Many people don't even charge for matches, but if your store's name, phone, and website are on it, it's very low-cost advertizing. It's low-effort, too; with these stackable dispensers, you won't even have to fill them very often.

• Ice Cream Toppings. Each of these dispensers is the perfect size to fill with sprinkles, nuts, jellybeans, gummy bears, cookie crumbles, or whatever your customers like on their ice cream. Since only a portion of the toppings are exposed to the air, they stay fresh all day long. Then at closing time, you can store your toppings back in the fridge, and wash your candy dispensers in the dish washer.

These versatile little stackable candy dispensers are useful for almost any retailer in a multitide of arrangements. A good businessperson will see immediately—they aren't just for candy an more!