NEW PRODUCTS AND PROMOTIONS

NEW PRODUCTS AND PROMOTIONS

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. From June through December 1999 over 60 million packages of Tootsie’s branded products will offer $60 of educational software for free. In addition to the software, consumers receive 100 hours of free America On-Line Internet Access plus a hyperlink to www.tootsie.com. , Tootsie Pops, , , , Charleston Mini Chews, Child’s Play and will carry the offer. To receive the -, consumers simply col- lect two UPC codes from any Tootsie Roll product and send $4.99 to cover postage and handling. Tel: +1 (773) 838 3400; Fax: +1 (773) 838 3534

Gifts Etc. Gifts Etc. has announced several new seasonal items. For Valentine’s Day, collectible tin assortments feature Marilyn Monroe and Betty Boop. Tins are filled with chocolate and have suggested retail prices of $3.99 – $7.99. For Easter there will be Curious George novelties, including filled Easter baskets. Also an assortment of Marvel tin lunch boxes packed with brand name candy. The suggested retail price will range from $5.99 for some of the tin items, to as much as $19.99 for some of the Curious George items. In addition, an assortment of Curious George novel- ties, including Plush ’n Candy combinations and Card ’n Candy combinations. The suggested retail price will range from $0.99 – $4.99. Tel: +1 (401) 245 7778; Fax: +1 (401) 247 9205

Necco Necco has introduced Sweethearts Conversation Hearts in a 1.75 oz acetate flange heart box for Valen- tine’s Day. The acetate hearts are displayed in a 24-count countertop dis- play. The suggested retail price is $0.99. Tel: +1 (617) 876 4700; Fax: +1 (617) 8767 2356

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