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Girl Scouts to Retire S'mores and Toast-Yay! Cookies

1/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Girl Scouts of the USA will discontinue S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies after the 2025 season.
S'mores launched in 2017 and Toast-Yay! in 2021, but both were not top sellers.
The cookie season runs from January 7 to April, with availability differing by location.
No new flavors are announced, but future innovations are possible.
Cookie sales fund leadership development and community projects for Girl Scouts.

History

Historical Context

The Girl Scouts' cookie program began in 1917, evolving from homemade sales to a commercial enterprise by the 1930s. Discontinuing S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies reflects ongoing adaptations to consumer preferences, much like past adjustments during wartime shortages and health concerns in the 2000s, ensuring relevance and sustainability.

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Story summary

The Girl Scouts of the USA will discontinue S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies after the 2025 season.
S'mores launched in 2017 and Toast-Yay! in 2021, but both were not top sellers.
The cookie season runs from January 7 to April, with availability differing by location.
No new flavors are announced, but future innovations are possible.
Cookie sales fund leadership development and community projects for Girl Scouts.

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