date:Jul 28, 2014
2014, to stockholders of record as of August 25, 2014.
Second-quarter net sales increased 4.6 percent, driven primarily by volume. New products were approximately 60 percent of overall volume growth and core brands about 40 percent. Foreign currency exchange rates were a 0.7 point headwind, greater than expectations.
Hersheys U.S. candy, mint and gum (CMG) retail takeaway for the 24 weeks ended June 14, 2014, which along with the comparable period in 2013 encompasses each years entire Easter