Bulk Candy Dispensers—the 3 Best Kinds Around

Bulk Candy Dispensers—the 3 Best Kinds Around

While most of us tend to think of old-fashioned glass candy jars when we think of bulk candy dispensers, there are actually several different kinds. If you're a retailer looking to build a profitable bulk candy display,consider these less common bulk candy dispensers.

• Gravity bins, as the name suggests, depend upon gravity to fill the candy bags. The sellers fills the bins from the top, and the customer retrieves the candy from the bottom. Bulk candy gravity bins come in two basic sizes—3 and 5 gallon. Best of all, you don't have to buy scoops since gravity does the work for you.

• Acrylic bins with hinged lids do require scoops—which are normally kept in a slot on the side—but they also keep candy fresh. The hinged lids are great at keeping out airborne germs, children's hands, and people who want to help themselves to 'free samples.' Especially if your candy selection is going to be self-serve, acrylic bins with hinged lids are an excellent choice. Have plenty of bags handy, as well as a scale for weighing.

• Another kind of bulk candy scoop bin are the stackable mini bins. A candy seller can fit several of these small bins onto a shelf, or into a very small space. Stackable mini bins are a great choice for sellers who want to display a variety of bulk candies, but don't have a lot of space. You might also consider stackle mini bins if you want to sell a variety of candies, but don't want to invest too much money in any one of them. The small amounts go fast, allowing you to stock the bin with a different candy. Customers will like the revolving flavors.

• Acrylic candy racks hold all your candy bins, containers, and jars. If you plan to leave a whole section of your store open for bulk candy, consider versatile acrylic candy racks. You'll be glad you made the investment, and they look elegant to boot.

• Of course, the old-fashioned candy store look might be exactly what you're aiming for. If so, glass candy jars will work perfectly. Customers like glass candy jars because they can see inside. Sellers like them because the lids on the jars keep candy fresh.

Once you decide to sell bulk candy, you have to decide what kind of dispensers for bulk candy you want. Consider your needs: is bulk candy going to be a mainstay of your merchandise? Is it going to be one among many things you offer in an already crowded store? Consider your space: do you want to stock an entire wall or corner? Or do you have just enough space behind the cash register for a shelf of mini bins? Answer these questions for yourself and then buy any of the bulk candy dispensers above. You'll find that you're off to a great start!