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Chronology of Campbell’s Confections Stores
Year City State
1950 Grove City Pennsylvania
1953 Mercer Pennsylvania
1954 New Castle Pennsylvania
1955 Meadville Pennsylvania
1960 Franklin Pennsylvania
1962 Butler Pennsylvania
1964 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
1966 New Wilmington Pennsylvania
1968 Clarion Pennsylvania
1970 Greenville Pennsylvania
1972 Edinboro Pennsylvania
1976 Monroeville Pennsylvania
1978 Morgantown West Virginia
1979 Akron Ohio
1982 Cleveland Ohio
1982 Clarksburg West Virginia
1985 Canton Ohio
1988 Fairmont West Virginia
1991 Wheeling West Virginia
1994 Warren Ohio
1997 Youngstown Ohio
2001 Massillon Ohio
2004 Erie Pennsylvania
Company.docx
Campbell’s Confections
25 Main Street
Grove City, PA 16127
724-555-2025
www.campbellsconfections.biz
Background
Campbell’s Confections is a candy manufacturer in western Pennsylvania with three major divisions. The company is dedicated to producing quality chocolates for retail, wholesale, and fundraising.
There are 24 Campbell’s Confections retail stores located in three states. There are fourteen stores in western Pennsylvania, six stores in eastern Ohio, and four stores in northern West Virginia. The stores vary in physical size, location, and product offerings.
You will find stores located in the middle of downtown districts, shopping plazas, and shopping malls. The size of the store determines the number and type of products available for sale.
Each store manager/owner has the opportunity to choose the product lines displayed in the store. In addition to the assorted chocolates all stores sell, the store owner can select products from categories including home décor and accessories, holiday gifts and accessories, figurines and collectibles, special occasions, and greeting cards.
A few store owners have expanded their candy offerings by adding display cases for soft candies, hard candies, lollipops, jelly beans, and licorice.
Items that you will find in the home décor accessories section include banners, bird houses, candles and candle holders, photo frames, and wind chimes. If you are looking for a gift for a special occasion, you will find several gift ideas available for anniversaries, weddings, babies, birthdays, and graduation. Collectors will be impressed with the number and types of figurines available. On occasion, an artist will visit the store to meet customers and to autograph their purchases.
Most stores carry a large assortment of plush animals, children’s books, and educational toys. Truly there is something for everyone in our stores.
A directory of our stores and contact information is listed on t he next page.
Pennsylvania Stores
Store Manager Telephone Number Fax Number
Grove City Gary Harmon 724-555-2025 724 777 2050
Meadville Josh Patterson 814-555-2550 814-555-2575
Butler Robert Hovis 724-555-1010 724-555-1020
Pittsburgh Tony Chiappini 412-555-2025 412-555-2050
Franklin John Armstrong 814-555-3060 814-555-3090
Sharon Bryson Clark 724-555-7550 724-555-7575
New Castle George Smith 724-555-4040 724-555-4080
Erie Elizabeth Veritz 814-555-1632 814-555-1664
Edinboro Helen Weiser 814-555-7710 814-555-7720
Mercer Bruce Hazlett 724-555-5432 724-555-2345
Greenville Robin Witherup 724-555-7676 724-555-6767
Monroeville Jeff Garrett 412-555-8228 412-555-6828
New Wilmington Patricia Bentley 724-555-6300 724-555-6330
Clarion Ethan Myers 814-555-1900 814-555-1990
Ohio Stores
Store Manager Telephone Number Fax Number
Akron Jackson Sigmon 234-555-3612 234-555-3613
Canton Sarah Dunlap 330-555-1508 330-555-1507
Massillon Patrick Donaldson 330-555-7346 330-555-7347
Cleveland Paul Kellogg 330-555-8525 330-555-8526
Warren Leigh Brittain 330-555-1133 330-555-1134
Youngstown Nancy Epperson 440-555-9278 440-555-9219
West Virginia Stores
Store Manager Telephone Number Fax Number
Clarksburg Scott Edwards 304-555-6636 304-555-6660
Fairmont Grace Russell 304-555-9800 304-555-9810
Morgantown Vince Teague 304-555-7920 304-555-7940
Wheeling Aaron Sanders 304-555-8480 304-555-8484
Campbell’s Chocolates encourages tours of our factory, and we will do our best to schedule a date and time to accommodate your requests. We also provide customized products such as favors, corporate gifts, and holiday specialties. We even have a Chocolate Club!
Tours
The factory that produces Campbell’s Confections is located on Monroe Street in Grove City, Pennsylvania, just two blocks from the main retail candy store on Main Street. The chocolate factory building is 75,000 square feet, and there is an adjacent garage facility for the maintenance and storage of the company-owned vehicles.
The factory makes, warehouses, and distributes chocolates for all of its 24 retail stores. It also houses the production and administrative offices for the fundraising department.
Factory tours are conducted Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 1 through June 30. The factory is closed during July and August for plant maintenance.
We welcome small and large groups, but we require a reservation two weeks in advance. The minimum tour group size is ten. If your group size is fewer than 10, we will combine your group with another tour group. The guided tour is approximately 45 minutes.
Chocolate Club
The marketing department of Campbell’s Confections recently created a new plan for marketing its fine chocolates—a chocolate club. You can buy a club membership for yourself or give the gift of chocolate to your favorite chocoholic!
The Chocolate Club offers flexibility in the number of months you want to order, when you want the membership to begin (specify the month to start), and how frequent you want the chocolate shipped (consecutive months, every other month, or once a quarter). You can also choose to pay in one installment or monthly. The monthly cost is $36 which does not include shipping and handling. A yearly membership is $400. Chocolates are shipped the first week of the month.
The chocolate selections for the Chocolate Club include:
· milk chocolate covered nuts
· dark chocolate covered nuts
· milk chocolate soft cream centers
· dark chocolate soft cream centers
· caramel pecanettes
· cordial cherries
· chocolate melt-a-ways
· French mint melt-a-ways
· truffles
· three-tier box of assorted chocolates
Sugar-free chocolates are available, too.
Gift announcements printed on elegant paper are provided for each gift membership.
To experience the sensational tastes of Campbell’s Confections every month, join the Chocolate Club today! For more information, call toll free 1-800-555-2025.
Corporate Gifts
Corporate gifts have been a successful marketing strategy for Campbell’s Confections. Corporate gifts may be given to express appreciation to business associates, clients, patrons, or customers. They may also be used to reward employees for their dedication and commitment to the goals of the organization.
Our line of corporate products includes a deluxe box of assorted chocolates (available in several sizes), chocolate plaques with a corporate logo, chocolate business cards, chocolate bars, chocolate coins, or holiday tins filled with assorted chocolates.
If you want to place a corporate order, call our corporate gift specialists. They will help you select a customized gift that will not only be a reflection of your company but also be one that meets your budget. You will need to provide a camera-ready photograph or image file of your logo or company name. There will be a one-time set up charge of $275, but the mold can be used year after year. It will take approximately ten days for our plant to prepare the mold.
Once you have approved the mold, we will process your order. We will gift wrap each gift and include a gift message from you. Because we have the ability to prepare a mailing list for you, we can ship your gifts on the appropriate date. As an added service, we will maintain and update your mailing list. All you have to do is browse our corporate gift catalog to make your selection.
Volume discounts are available with the amount being incremental: Discount rates begin at 10 percent for a minimum order of $500 but reach 25 percent for orders totaling $2,500 or more.
A luxurious, hand-made chocolate gift is a great way to make a sweet impression.
Favors
Campbell’s Confections has provided hundreds of unique chocolate favors for weddings, anniversaries, bridal showers, new baby showers, birthday parties, and favors for all occasions. We produce favors in milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and sugar-free chocolate. Favors are a great way to complement your menu.
Our chocolate suckers are one ounce of solid chocolate wrapped in a clear cello bag with a hand-tied white ribbon. You can choose from a variety of shapes and styles, or we can create a custom favor design for your special occasion. Custom designs require a minimum of four weeks’ advance notice.
We also make one-ounce solid chocolate in various shapes. We have:
· wedding bells
· miniature brides and grooms
· baby bottles
· baby booties
· baby rattles
· hearts
· other assorted shapes
Please check our catalog or Web site for a complete listing and a picture of each.
Our solid chocolate squares are also available for use as party favors. The squares are not personalized for a particular occasion, but you can choose from an assortment of flavors. You can choose:
· solid milk chocolate
· milk chocolate with caramel filling
· milk chocolate with almonds
· milk chocolate with double chocolate filling
· dark chocolate with mint filling
The favor prices are based on the quantity purchased. Individual pieces up to 30 pieces are $2 each. Thirty to 100 pieces are $1.75, and orders over 100 are $1.50 each.
The next time you are planning a special event, check our assortment of chocolate favors. We are certain that we can help you entertain in style. Remember, you can select one of our favor shapes or design your own.
chocolate fountains
Campbell’s Confections rents chocolate fountains to individuals or groups planning a special event. The fountain can be used as a centerpiece, and guests will enjoy watching the flow of rich, creamy chocolate and dipping fresh fruit in our finest chocolate flavors.
There are three sizes available, so the number of guests best determines the number and size to rent. The small fountain serves up to 250 guests. Request the medium fountain for up to 500 guests, but order the large fountain for parties over 500 guests. Place your reservation early to guarantee the day and time for fountain rental.
Remember that the chocolate fountain works best when placed indoors. It is easier to control the temperature when the unit is inside, plus there is less likelihood that the chocolate will harden from fluctuating temperatures.
Call our main office for details.
Gift Cards
Campbell’s Confections offers gift certificates and gift cards for the special someone who has everything!
Gift cards and gift certificates are available at our retail stores as well as online. You can redeem the certificates and cards at all 24 store locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.
When ordering, you can include a special message which we will insert with the gift certificate or gift card. We will also enclose a current Campbell’s Confections catalog.
Fundraising
Campbell’s Confections has a fundraising department to assist customers with their fundraising campaigns. A minimum of 50 percent profit is earned by every group or organization.
The most popular fundraising products are six quality chocolate bars. The chocolate bar flavors include the following:
· Solid milk chocolate
· Milk chocolate with crisped rice
· Milk chocolate with almonds
· Milk chocolate with caramel filling
· Milk chocolate with peanut butter filling
· Milk chocolate with double chocolate filling
The individual bars are 2.5 ounces and are priced at $1. A case contains 36 bars, and the cost per case is $36. The profit for the fundraising organization is $18 per case.
The minimum order for fundraising is five cases, and the cases may be a mixed variety of the chocolate bar flavors. There are no shipping charges for orders of 50 cases or more within a 100-mile radius. Orders for fewer than 50 cases will include freight charges. Delivery is made within 7 to 10 days after we receive the order.
Specialty fundraising products are available for the Christmas and Easter seasons. Contact our fundraising department to request additional information or to request a fundraising packet.
Sales Department
Campbell’s Confections
250 Monroe Street
Grove City, PA 16127
Toll free: 800-555-2025
Wholesale
Campbell’s Confections entered the wholesale market during the mid 1990s. Contracts were negotiated with a large hotel chain and the Pittsburgh airport to provide boxed chocolates for gift stores. Wholesale contracts are negotiated with hotels or other businesses with multiple locations. Wholesale prices are based on a minimum order of $750. The wholesale agreements also stipulate the proper conditions for displaying Campbell’s Chocolates. The display area must be a temperature-controlled environment with ideal temperatures ranging from 60 to 68 degrees in a dry area. Chocolates cannot be displayed in an area where flowers are sold due to the high humidity levels.
Initial chocolate offerings for the wholesale market included assorted chocolate covered nuts (milk and dark chocolate), assorted chocolate covered creams (milk and dark,), and assorted melt-a-ways (milk and dark). The chocolate boxes are available in 8 ounces, 1 pound, and 2 pound boxes. Sugar-free chocolates and chocolate bars are also available.
Customer Service
Our customer service account executives are trained to help you with your purchases. If you have any questions about your order, shipping, payments, or a problem with your order, please contact us. The number to call for Customer Service is 800-555-5075. Call Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. If you prefer to email our customer service department, please send your questions to customer_service@campbellsconfections.biz. You can also write to us at Campbell’s Confections, 25 Main Street, Grove City, PA 16127.
Our customer service account executives are assigned to specific stores and are listed below.
Customer Service Account Executives
Pennsylvania
Butler Cynthia Rhodes
Edinboro Carole Walters
Erie Carole Walters
Franklin Carole Walters
Greenville Carole Walters
Grove City Carole Walters
Meadville Carole Walters
Mercer Carole Walters
Monroeville Cynthia Rhodes
New Castle Cynthia Rhodes
Pittsburgh Cynthia Rhodes
Sharon Carole Walters
West Virginia
Clarksburg Rebecca Surrena
Fairmont Rebecca Surrena
Morgantown Rebecca Surrena
Wheeling Rebecca Surrena
Ohio
Akron Jane Daniels
Canton Jane Daniels
Massillon Jane Daniels
Cleveland Jane Daniels
Warren Jane Daniels
Youngstown Jane Daniels
Directory - 2.docx
Corporate Office and Store Managers
[Current Date]
Corporate Office
Telephone: 724-555-2025
Fax: 724-555-2050
Toll Free: 800-555-2025
Name Department Extension
Pete Barnes Maintenance x2070
Barbara Bumgarner Administration x2071
William Campbell Administration x2060
Thomas Campbell Administration x2065
Jane Daniels Customer Service x2072
Lydia Hamrick Customer Service x2075
Richard Matthews Wholesale x2073
Garland Miller Human Resources x2074
Glenn Moore Accounting x2076
Michael Norris Retail x2077
Cynthia Parker Corporate Gifts x2078
Cynthia Rhodes Customer Service x2079
Tamara Robbins Fundraising x2080
Robert Smith Plant Manager x2081
Rebecca Surrena Customer Service x2082
Lynn Tanguay Vice President x2085
Carole Walters Customer Service x2083
Pennsylvania Stores
Store Manager Telephone Number Fax Number
Grove City Gary Harmon 724-555-2025 724 777 2050
Meadville Josh Patterson 814-555-2550 814-555-2575
Butler Robert Hovis 724-555-1010 724-555-1020
Pittsburgh Tony Chiappini 412-555-2025 412-555-2050
Franklin John Armstrong 814-555-3060 814-555-3090
Sharon Bryson Clark 724-555-7550 724-555-7575
New Castle George Smith 724-555-4040 724-555-4080
Erie Elizabeth Veritz 814-555-1632 814-555-1664
Edinboro Helen Weiser 814-555-7710 814-555-7720
Mercer Bruce Hazlett 724-555-5432 724-555-2345
Greenville Robin Witherup 724-555-7676 724-555-6767
Monroeville Jeff Garrett 412-555-8228 412-555-6828
New Wilmington Patricia Bentley 724-555-6300 724-555-6330
Clarion Ethan Myers 814-555-1900 814-555-1990
Ohio Stores
Store Manager Telephone Number Fax Number
Akron Jackson Sigmon 234-555-3612 234-555-3613
Canton Sarah Dunlap 330-555-1508 330-555-1507
Massillon Patrick Donaldson 330-555-7346 330-555-7347
Cleveland Paul Kellogg 330-555-8525 330-555-8526
Warren Leigh Brittain 330-555-1133 330-555-1134
Youngstown Nancy Epperson 440-555-9278 440-555-9219
West Virginia Stores
Store Manager Telephone Number Fax Number
Clarksburg Scott Edwards 304-555-6636 304-555-6660
Fairmont Grace Russell 304-555-9800 304-555-9810
Morgantown Vince Teague 304-555-7920 304-555-7940
Wheeling Aaron Sanders 304-555-8480 304-555-8484
Guidelines - 2.docx
Guidelines for
Potential Store Owners
Campbell’s Confections
Preliminary Draft
[Current Date]
Campbell’s Confections often receives requests from individuals to open and manage a new candy store. To help prospective owners, Campbell’s Confections has prepared a guide to provide answers to frequently asked questions. The guide is a resource for preliminary planning—not a replacement for the services of professionals. Tax and legal professionals should be consulted before final decisions are made.
Business Structure
One of the first considerations in establishing a business is to determine the type of business organization to select. You should study and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each as well as the legal and tax considerations before a final decision is made. A brief description of the four common business organizations is listed below.
Sole Proprietorships
Many small businesses choose sole proprietorships for their business structure. A single owner is responsible for the business and retains all profits. The procedure to start a sole proprietorship is relatively easy. The amount of paperwork is much less than other types of businesses, and there are fewer regulations to follow. One disadvantage for this form of business structure is unlimited personal liability for the debts and liabilities of the business.
Partnerships
A partnership involves two or more people. When a partnership is formed, a legal agreement is usually prepared to detail the contributions or investments of each partner, the responsibilities of each partner, the distribution of profits and losses, and the terms to follow should the partnership dissolve.
Limited Liability Companies
Limited Liability Companies are also known as LLC. Limited Liability Companies are similar to corporations because owners of a LLC have limited personal liability. LLC owners are able to manage the business like a partnership rather than a corporation because it is less complex to manage and has fewer regulations. Owners of a Limited Liability Company are called members.
Corporations
A corporation is the most complex type of business organization. It is more costly to start and requires specific forms and papers to be filed with the state. The main advantage of a corporation is limited liability to owners
Identification Numbers
There are two types of identification numbers used in business registration. They are Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN). The identification number is recorded on forms filed with the state and federal government.
The Employer Identification Number is issued by the Internal Revenue Service. Federal Form SS-4 must be completed to have an EIN assigned to your business. You can get the Form SS-4 at a local Internal Revenue Office, online at www.irs.gov, or from the 800 telephone number for the Internal Revenue Service.
Taxes
Employers register for Employer Withholding Taxes and for Unemployment Compensation Insurance Tax. Withholding taxes usually include state and federal income tax, FICA, and Medicare. Federal and state unemployment taxes are based on a percentage of the employees’ gross earnings and are used to compensate employees for loss of wages due to job-related injuries.
A sales tax license is required when business owners sell taxable items. The sales tax rate in Pennsylvania is 6 percent.
Recordkeeping
Seek the advice of an accountant to learn the guidelines for the type of records you must maintain, how long to keep the records, and what information is required for federal and state tax reports.
Establish recordkeeping guidelines to help manage your business. You will want to:
· Track sales and determine which items are popular.
· Prepare income statements and balance sheets to reflect the income, expenses, profit, loss, assets, liabilities, and equity for the business.
· Record business expenses for tax deductions.
· Prepare tax returns.
Assets
Maintain accurate records for the equipment, fixtures, and other assets used in the business. You will need to record the following information for each asset.
· Date of purchase
· Purchase price
· Depreciation
· Selling price if sold
· Date of sale
Business Checkbook
Visit your local banks to compare features of business checking accounts. Determine if there are monthly balance requirements, monthly account maintenance fees, charges for transactions, online banking fees, free business check card, unlimited use of ATMs, overdraft protection, and security and identity protection.
You will want to select a bank that is authorized to receive tax liability payments using the Federal Tax Deposit Coupon (Form 8109). The Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) may be available for small businesses to pay their tax liability electronically.
Tax Year
A tax year determines when you file an income tax return. The tax year for a sole proprietor is the same used for the individual tax year.
There are two types of tax years. One type is the calendar year which begins January 1 and ends December 31. A fiscal year is twelve consecutive months (not ending in December) or a 52-week year. An example of a fiscal year is July 1 through June 30.
Insurance
Businesses require adequate insurance coverage to provide compensation for losses, damage, or injury. Unemployment insurance, social security, and workers’ compensation are required by law. Other types of insurance to consider:
· Automobile
· Business interruption
· Disability
· Health
· Key employee
· Liability
· Property
History - 2.docx
25 Main Street
Grove City, PA 16127
724-555-2025
www.campbellsconfections.biz
Company History
Campbell’s Confections started as a small family-owned business in 1950 in Grove City, Pennsylvania. William Campbell opened his store to provide fine chocolates for area residents. He made his confections using recipes and techniques handed down from his family for three generations. All ingredients were of the highest quality available. William believed that creating quality chocolate was critical to the success of his company.
The popularity of Campbell’s Chocolates grew quickly and within five years, the company added four retail stores in neighboring counties. In 1956 Andrew Smith joined the company as plant manager, and he is credited with the efficient, cost-effective plant operation in use today. His careful selection and placement of tempering and enrobing equipment enabled Campbell’s Confections to increase production to accommodate the growing number of retail stores.
During the 1960s, the sales of Campbell’s Confections experienced phenomenal growth, and the company earned the reputation of making the very best chocolates in western Pennsylvania. Campbell’s Confections became a local legend and was “the” place to buy chocolates. Five additional stores opened in Pennsylvania during the 1960s.
As sales grew, so did the need to expand factory production. In the mid-1970s, the factory moved to its current location on Monroe Street. Through the vision of William Campbell, the construction project included a museum area to display the original chocolate-making machines, advertisements from the 1950s, and historical photographs. The museum also houses murals to explain the process of harvesting and processing the cacao beans to create chocolate.
In addition to the museum, a small auditorium was built to provide an area for students and visitors to view educational movies about chocolate production. The auditorium is also used for candy-making demonstrations and hosting annual presentations by national and international chocolatiers.
The factory building was also designed to provide office space for management, sales, marketing, and financial operations.
By 1980 the number of company retail stores numbered 16 with two stores opening in Ohio. The customer service department evolved as a result of the expansion to a second state. The original mission of the customer service department was to provide telephone support to the sales force. Today customer service includes voice and electronic contact for sales representatives as well as direct contact for customers. The customer service department includes the department coordinator and four account executives—two for Pennsylvania, one for Ohio, and one for West Virginia.
During the 1990s Campbell’s Confections continued to expand its market with three stores opening. Ohio stores opening included Warren and Youngstown, and West Virginia added its fourth store in Wheeling. During this decade the portfolio of chocolates increased and melt-a-ways were added to complement the line of chocolate-covered nuts and chocolate-covered creams.
The maintenance/garage facility was built in 1994 adjacent to the factory. It houses the company vehicles, and the maintenance supervisor coordinates all shipping and receiving operations.
Wholesale
Campbell’s Confections entered the wholesale market during the mid 1990s. Contracts were negotiated with a large hotel chain and the Pittsburgh airport to provide boxed chocolates for gift stores. Wholesale contracts are negotiated with hotels or other businesses with multiple locations. Wholesale prices are based on a minimum order of $750. The wholesale agreements also stipulate the proper conditions for displaying Campbell’s Chocolates. The display area must be a temperature-controlled environment with ideal temperatures ranging from 60 to 68 degrees in a dry area. Chocolates cannot be displayed in an area where flowers are sold due to the high humidity levels.
Initial chocolate offerings for the wholesale market included assorted chocolate-covered nuts (milk and dark chocolate), assorted chocolate-covered creams (milk and dark,), and assorted melt-a-ways (milk and dark). The chocolate boxes are available in 8 ounces, 1 pound, and 2 pound sizes. Sugar-free chocolates and chocolate bars are also available.
Fundraising
In addition to the retail and wholesale department, Campbell’s Confections has a fundraising department to assist customers with their fundraising campaigns. A minimum of 50 percent profit is earned by every group or organization.
The most popular fundraising products are six quality chocolate bars. The chocolate bar flavors include the following:
· Solid milk chocolate
· Milk chocolate with crisped rice
· Milk chocolate with almonds
· Milk chocolate with caramel filling
· Milk chocolate with peanut butter filling
· Milk chocolate with double chocolate filling
The individual bars are 2.5 ounces and are priced at $1. A case contains 36 bars, and the cost per case is $36. The profit for the fundraising organization is $18 per case.
The minimum order for fundraising is five cases, and the cases may be a mixed variety of the chocolate bar flavors. There are no shipping charges for orders of 50 cases or more within a 100-mile radius. Orders for fewer than 50 cases will include freight charges. Delivery is made within 7 to 10 days after the order is received.
The fundraising department has had great success with school and civic organizations. Special marketing promotions are planned to expand this market.
Chocolate Club
The marketing department of Campbell’s Confections recently created a new plan for marketing its fine chocolates—a chocolate club. You can buy a club membership for yourself or give the gift of chocolate to your favorite chocoholic!
The Campbell’s Confections Chocolate Club offers flexibility in the number of months you want to order, when you want the membership to begin (specify the month to start), and how frequent you want the chocolate shipped (consecutive months, every other month, or once a quarter). You can also choose to pay in one installment or monthly. The monthly cost is $36 which does not include shipping and handling. A yearly membership is $400. Chocolates are shipped the first week of the month.
The chocolate selections for the Campbell’s Confections Chocolate Club include milk chocolate-covered nuts, dark chocolate-covered nuts, milk chocolate soft cream centers, dark chocolate soft cream centers, caramel pecanettes, cordial cherries, chocolate melt-a-ways, French mint melt-a-ways, truffles, and a three-tier box of assorted chocolates. Sugar-free chocolates are available, too.
Gift announcements printed on elegant paper are provided for each gift membership. Club members are the first to sample new products.
E-Commerce
In 2001 Campbell’s Confections designed and launched a Web site to enter the e-commerce arena. The Web site has proven successful, and future plans include continued efforts to expand Internet sales.
Gourmet Chocolate
After a review of electronic surveys and customer feedback, Campbell’s Confections will begin production of a new line of gourmet chocolates. The gourmet chocolates will feature unique hand-molded chocolates with special fillings. The gourmet chocolates will be introduced in the fall with special promotions to announce the newest line of chocolates.
Tradition Continues
In 2000 William Campbell announced his plans for retirement and his desire to reduce the number of hours in the office so he could spend more time with his family. Thomas Campbell became the president of Campbell’s Confections on August 1, 2000. William continues to visit the office on a regular basis and provides guidance and support to Thomas.
Chronology of Campbell’s Confections Stores
Year City State
1950 Grove City Pennsylvania
1953 Mercer Pennsylvania
1954 New Castle Pennsylvania
1955 Meadville Pennsylvania
1960 Franklin Pennsylvania
1962 Butler Pennsylvania
1964 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
1966 New Wilmington Pennsylvania
1968 Clarion Pennsylvania
1970 Greenville Pennsylvania
1972 Edinboro Pennsylvania
1976 Monroeville Pennsylvania
1978 Morgantown West Virginia
1979 Akron Ohio
1982 Cleveland Ohio
1982 Clarksburg West Virginia
1985 Canton Ohio
1988 Fairmont West Virginia
1991 Wheeling West Virginia
1994 Warren Ohio
1997 Youngstown Ohio
2001 Massillon Ohio
2004 Erie Pennsylvania
History.docx
Campbell’s Confections started as a small family-owned business in 1950 in Grove City, Pennsylvania. William Campbell opened his store to provide fine chocolates for area residents. He made his confections using recipes and techniques handed down from his family for three generations. All ingredients were of the highest quality available. William believed that creating quality chocolate was critical to the success of his company.
The popularity of Campbell’s Chocolates grew quickly and within five years, the company added four retail stores in neighboring counties. In 1956 Andrew Smith joined the company as plant manager, and he is credited with the efficient, cost-effective plant operation in use today. His careful selection and placement of tempering and enrobing equipment enabled Campbell’s Confections to increase production to accommodate the growing number of retail stores.
During the 1960s, the sales of Campbell’s Confections experienced phenomenal growth, and the company earned the reputation of making the very best chocolates in western Pennsylvania. Campbell’s Confections became a local legend and was “the” place to buy chocolates. Five additional stores opened in Pennsylvania during the 1960s.
As sales grew, so did the need to expand factory production. In the mid-1970s, the factory moved to its current location on Monroe Street. Through the vision of William Campbell, the construction project included a museum area to display the original chocolate-making machines, advertisements from the 1950s, and historical photographs. The museum also houses murals to explain the process of harvesting and processing the cacao beans to create chocolate.
In addition to the museum, a small auditorium was built to provide an area for students and visitors to view educational movies about chocolate production. The auditorium is also used for candy-making demonstrations and hosting annual presentations by national and international chocolatiers.
The factory building was also designed to provide office space for management, sales, marketing, and financial operations.
By 1980 the number of company retail stores numbered 16 with two stores opening in Ohio. The customer service department evolved as a result of the expansion to a second state. The original mission of the customer service department was to provide telephone support to the sales force. Today customer service includes voice and electronic contact for sales representatives as well as direct contact for customers. The customer service department includes the department coordinator and four account executives—two for Pennsylvania, one for Ohio, and one for West Virginia.
During the 1990s Campbell’s Confections continued to expand its market with three stores opening. Ohio stores opening included Warren and Youngstown, and West Virginia added its fourth store in Wheeling. During this decade the portfolio of chocolates increased and melt-a-ways were added to complement the line of chocolate covered-nuts and chocolate-covered creams.
The maintenance/garage facility was built in 1994 adjacent to the factory. It houses the company vehicles, and the maintenance supervisor coordinates all shipping and receiving operations.
Wholesale
Campbell’s Confections entered the wholesale market during the mid 1990s. Contracts were negotiated with a large hotel chain and the Pittsburgh airport to provide boxed chocolates for gift stores. Wholesale contracts are negotiated with hotels or other businesses with multiple locations. Wholesale prices are based on a minimum order of $750. The wholesale agreements also stipulate the proper conditions for displaying Campbell’s Chocolates. The display area must be a temperature-controlled environment with ideal temperatures ranging from 60 to 68 degrees in a dry area. Chocolates cannot be displayed in an area where flowers are sold due to the high humidity levels.
Initial chocolate offerings for the wholesale market included assorted chocolate -covered nuts (milk and dark chocolate), assorted chocolate-covered creams (milk and dark), and assorted melt-a-ways (milk and dark). The chocolate gift boxes are available in 8 ounces, 1 pound, and 2 pound sizes. Sugar-free chocolates and chocolate bars are also available.
Fundraising
In addition to the retail and wholesale department, Campbell’s Confections has a fundraising department to assist customers with their fundraising campaigns. A minimum of 50 percent profit is earned by every group or organization.
The most popular fundraising products are six quality chocolate bars. The chocolate bar flavors include the following:
· Solid milk chocolate
· Milk chocolate with crisped rice
· Milk chocolate with almonds
· Milk chocolate with caramel filling
· Milk chocolate with peanut butter filling
· Milk chocolate with double chocolate filling
The individual bars are 2.5 ounces and are priced at $1. A case contains 36 bars, and the cost per case is $36. The profit for the fundraising organization is $18 per case.
The minimum order for fundraising is five cases, and the cases may be a mixed variety of the chocolate bar flavors. There are no shipping charges for orders of 50 cases or more within a 100-mile radius. Orders for fewer than 50 cases will include freight charges. Delivery is made within 7 to 10 days after the order is received.
The fundraising department has had great success with school and civic organizations. Special marketing promotions are planned to expand this market.
Chocolate Club
The marketing department of Campbell’s Confections recently created a new plan for marketing its fine chocolates—a chocolate club. You can buy a club membership for yourself or give the gift of chocolate to your favorite chocoholic!
The Campbell’s Confections Chocolate Club offers flexibility in the number of months you want to order, when you want the membership to begin (specify the month to start), and how frequent you want the chocolate shipped (consecutive months, every other month, or once a quarter). You can also choose to pay in one installment or monthly. The monthly cost is $36 which does not include shipping and handling. A yearly membership is $400. Chocolates are shipped the first week of the month.
The chocolate selections for the Campbell’s Confections Chocolate Club include milk chocolate-covered nuts, dark chocolate-covered nuts, milk chocolate soft cream centers, dark chocolate soft cream centers, caramel pecanettes, cordial cherries, chocolate melt-a-ways, French mint melt-a-ways, truffles, and a three-tier box of assorted chocolates. Sugar-free chocolates are available, too.
Gift announcements printed on elegant paper are provided for each gift membership. Club members are the first to sample new products.
E-Commerce
In 2001 Campbell’s Confections designed and launched a Web site to enter the e-commerce arena. The Web site has proven successful, and future plans include continued efforts to expand Internet sales.
Gourmet Chocolate
After a review of electronic surveys and customer feedback, Campbell’s Confections will begin production of a new line of gourmet chocolates. The gourmet chocolates will feature unique hand-molded chocolates with special fillings. The gourmet chocolates will be introduced in the fall with special promotions to announce the newest line of chocolates.
Tradition Continues
In 2000 William Campbell announced his plans for retirement and his desire to reduce the number of hours in the office so he could spend more time with his family. Thomas Campbell became the president of Campbell’s Confections on August 1, 2000. William continues to visit the office on a regular basis and provides guidance and support to Thomas.
Chronology of Campbell’s Confections Stores
Year City State
1950 Grove City Pennsylvania
1953 Mercer Pennsylvania
1954 New Castle Pennsylvania
1955 Meadville Pennsylvania
1960 Franklin Pennsylvania
1962 Butler Pennsylvania
1964 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
1966 New Wilmington Pennsylvania
1968 Clarion Pennsylvania
1970 Greenville Pennsylvania
1972 Edinboro Pennsylvania
1976 Monroeville Pennsylvania
1978 Morgantown West Virginia
1979 Akron Ohio
1982 Cleveland Ohio
1982 Clarksburg West Virginia
1985 Canton Ohio
1988 Fairmont West Virginia
1991 Wheeling West Virginia
1994 Warren Ohio
1997 Youngstown Ohio
2001 Massillon Ohio
2004 Erie Pennsylvania
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540 West Prairie Street
Harrisville, PA 16038
Dear Ms. Mendez:
Thank you for your interest in our chocolate favors. Campbell’s Confections has provided hundreds of unique chocolate favors for weddings, anniversaries, bridal showers, new baby showers, birthday parties, and favors for all occasions. We produce favors in milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and sugar-free chocolate. Favors are a great way to complement your menu.
Our chocolate suckers are one ounce of solid chocolate wrapped in a clear cello bag with a hand-tied white ribbon. You can choose from a variety of shapes and styles, or we can create a custom favor design for your special occasion. Custom designs require a minimum of four weeks’ advance notice.
We also make one-ounce solid chocolate in various shapes. We have:
· wedding bells
· miniature brides and grooms
· baby bottles
· baby booties
· baby rattles
· hearts
· other assorted shapes
Please check our catalog or Web site for a complete listing and a picture of each.
Our solid chocolate squares are also available for use as party favors. The squares are not personalized for a particular occasion, but you can choose from an assortment of flavors. You can choose:
· dark chocolate with mint filling
· milk chocolate with almonds
· milk chocolate with caramel filling
· milk chocolate with double chocolate filling
· solid milk chocolate
The favor prices are based on the quantity purchased. Individual pieces up to 30 pieces are $2 each. Thirty to 100 pieces are $1.75, and orders over 100 are $1.50 each.
The next time you are planning a special event, check our assortment of chocolate favors. We are certain that we can help you entertain in style. Remember, you can select one of our favor shapes or design your own.
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Order Information
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How to Place an Order
· Online
Campbell’s Confections provides secure online transactions. To order visit our Web site at www.campbellsconfections.biz. You can also order by e-mail. Email your orders to orders@campbellsconfections.biz.
· Telephone
Call our toll-free number 800-555-2025 when you are ready to order. Please have your credit card and shopping list ready when you call. Phone orders are taken Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. For your convenience, use the order form provided in our catalog or on the Web site.
· Fax
Complete the order form found in our catalog or downloaded from the Web site. Prepare a cover sheet to include your name, business name (if applicable), address, daytime and evening telephone numbers, fax number, credit card number, and total number of pages being faxed. If you have placed previous orders, please include the customer code number found on the back of your catalog. To avoid duplicate shipments, fax your order one time. Fax orders are confirmed within 48 hours. If you fax the order a second time, please mark the fax as “duplicate.”
Mail your completed order form to Campbell’s Confections, 25 Main Street, Grove City, PA 16127. Enclose a check or money order payable to Campbell’s Confections or provide a credit card number. Please do not send cash.
· Shipping and Handling Charges
The goal of Campbell’s Confections is to deliver orders in the quickest and most economical way possible. Destination, weight, and box size determine cost. Shipping and handling charges are based on the amount of the order and the requested delivery method. Special packaging and delivery may be required during the months of April through September. There is an additional charge for shipping to warm weather areas.
Note:
Sales tax is charged when required, and sales tax rates apply to the entire order including shipping charges. Sales tax is based on the tax rate of the destination state.
· Delivery
Orders shipped standard delivery should arrive in five to seven business days. Rush delivery is available for an additional $13. Orders placed by noon will be delivered in two business days. Overnight delivery charges cost an additional $25.
Delivery Chart
Amount Standard Rush
$0 to $20.00 $5.95 $18.95
20.01 to 40.00 8.95 21.95
40.01 to 60.00 11.95 24.95
60.01 to 80.00 14.95 27.95
80.01 to 100.00 17.95 30.95
100.01 to 125.00 20.95 33.95
125.01 to 150.00 23.95 36.95
150.01 to 200.00 26.95 39.95
Over $200.00 10% of Total 18% of Total
Note:
You can track delivery of your orders by visiting our Web site or calling our toll-free number.
· Customer Service
Our customer service account executives are trained to help you with your purchases. If you have any questions about your order, shipping, payments, or a problem with your order, please contact us. The number to call for Customer Service is 800-555-5075. Call Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. If you prefer to email our customer service department, please send your questions to customer_service@campbellsconfections.biz. You can also write to us at Campbell’s Confections, 25 Main Street, Grove City, PA 16127-0025.
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Mr. Victor Juranovich, Principal
Mercer County High School
1900 Leesburg Grove City Road
Mercer, PA 16137
Dear Mr. Juranovich:
Enclosed is a copy of the proposed rules and guidelines for our candy bar wrapper competition that is scheduled for November. Please review the information, and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
We are excited about the competition and hope that many of your students will choose to participate. The top three winners will receive a voucher to help with college expenses.
Thank you for your time and assistance in helping us plan our first candy bar wrapper competition.
Sincerely,
Lynn Tanguay
Vice President
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Enclosure
Campbell’s Confections
Candy Bar Wrapper Contest
Rules/Guidelines:
· All entries must be submitted by a junior or senior from a local high school.
· The deadline for all entries is November 1.
· Entries may be mailed, emailed, or faxed.
· Each student must include a signed, completed application form. A school counselor must also sign the form to verify that the student is an 11th or 12th grader.
· No entrant may use artwork lifted from an Internet site, textbook, or other media.
· All entries must be the work of individuals, not groups.
· Relatives of present Campbell’s Confections employees are ineligible to enter this contest.
· An entrant will be automatically disqualified if the judges determine that he or she has plagiarized copyrighted materials or who has a relative employed by Campbell’s Confections.
· Judges will be selected from a pool of businessmen and businesswomen from the Grove City area.
Prizes:
· Third place design winner will receive a $750 voucher for a college or university in his or her home state of Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia.
· The second place winner will receive a $1,000 voucher.
· The first place winner will receive a $1,250 voucher.
· The vouchers may be redeemed within four years of high school graduation.
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Thank you for your recent letter about our fundraising candy bars. We look forward to helping you plan your school project. The information below will provide you with a brief explanation on our fundraising program. A brochure about our fundraising program is also enclosed.
Campbell’s Confections has a fundraising department to assist customers with their fundraising campaigns. A minimum of 50 percent profit is earned by every group or organization.
The most popular fundraising products are six quality chocolate bars. The chocolate bar flavors include the following:
· Solid milk chocolate
· Milk chocolate with crisped rice
· Milk chocolate with almonds
· Milk chocolate with caramel filling
· Milk chocolate with peanut butter filling
· Milk chocolate with double chocolate filling
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The individual bars are 2.5 ounces and are priced at $1. A case contains 36 bars, and the cost per case is $36. The profit for the fundraising organization is $18 per case.
The minimum order for fundraising is five cases, and the cases may be a mixed variety of the chocolate bar flavors. There are no shipping charges for orders of 50 cases or more within a 100-mile radius. Orders for fewer than 50 cases will include freight charges. Delivery is made within 7 to 10 days after we receive the order.
Specialty fundraising products are available for the Christmas and Easter seasons. Contact our fundraising department to request additional information or to request a fundraising packet.
Sales Department
Campbell’s Confections
250 Monroe Street
Grove City, PA 16127
Toll free: 800-555-2025
Sincerely,