Star category has plenty to offer
Chocolate producers discuss the key trends that are driving incremental sales in Scottish c-stores
Bags are on their way up
Sharing format sales rising
IMPULSE is at the heart of convenience retailing and when it comes to boosting basket spend there’s hardly a heavier hitter...
Who will be the 2016 confectionery champ?
CONFECTIONERY Retailer of the Year is one of the most fiercely contested Scottish Grocer Awards categories and this year’s final features three top-tier contenders.
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Make an impact from the ground up
RETAILERS should use all the space around their displays to make the most of seasonal promotions
Making the most of sugar confectionery
The sugar confectioney category remains one of the biggest drivers of impulse decisions for convenience store shoppers – and retailers should capitalise by having a good variety, says Perfetti Van Melle.
Novelty will not wear off
Mars Wrigley is ready for the final push towards Easter, with expanded distribution for some novelty treats and a host of classic shell eggs.
Hancocks sets out summer Sweetest Day event for retailers
Leading confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its next Sweetest Day event for retailers this summer on 10 July.
GNAW chocolate brings a four-strong impulse range to the table
Artisanal chocolate brand GNAW has unveiled a new range of milk chocolate impulse bars as the brand aims to expand its presence across store floors.
Adventurous consumers trading up
Longer lead times and consumers’ willingness to try new products during the festive season increases the number of Christmas products every year according to...
Put your faith in the tablets
What do the tech industry and the UK chocolate category have in common?
A love affair with tablet formats, according to some of the latest category data, which points to continued growth for larger packs of chocolate.
Oreo launch aims to bring families into the store
Reporting that 50% of Oreo fans are under the age of 45, Mondelez International said the brand is playing a pivotal role in recruiting new shoppers by appealing to families.
Bag options for launch lines
THE pouch format is now so popular that new confectionery varieties are being introduced as count lines and sharing bags at the same time....
Mrs Tilly’s flies the flag
Scottish confectioner Mrs Tilly's has been highlighting its growth plans to further its presence across the convenience sector and build up its range.
Add in colour with new M&M’s Minis Cookies
Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats are set to bring more younger shoppers to the cookie aisle with the launch of its new Cookies with Chocolate M&M's Minis.
Shaking it up with pick-n-mix
CONFECTIONERY wholesaler Hancocks has expanded its pre-packed pick-and-mix range Bonds Shaker Cup with the addition of two new products.
Meringue right for Christmas
PREMIUM confectionery brand Flower & White has unveiled festive additions to its range ahead of Christmas 2018.
