Making the most of pocket money
IT’S important for retailers to set up a special kids’ confectionery section to maximise “pocket money sales”, according to Stuart Lane, commercial director, Leaf...
Sour taste of success
NEW product developments in the Chewits range of sweets are often designed to leave a sour taste ... and that’s exactly how it should...
Tactics for selling Tic Tacs
Pocket confectionery is one of the most impulsive categories within confectionery, with seven out of ten purchases being unplanned, says Levi Boorer, customer development...
The sweetest night’s share
Confectionery giants suggest ways to grab more night-in sales
CONFECTIONERY is one of the product categories that has embraced the big-night-in trend most and it,...
Low calorie indulgence
Raising the bar with meringue
Bagged and tagged
IT looks like there could be a Battle of the Bags brewing – and it will be fought in the nation’s convenience stores.
Stores under...
Yorkie unveils new Salted Caramel Pretzel bar
Classic chocolate bar brand Yorkie has unveiled its new limited edition Salted Caramel Pretzel variant as the brand celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Free to be sweet
Fruitella has launched two completely sugar-free products, Fruit Foams and Fruit Gums.
Brand manager Matthew Navier said: “Data shows that 92% of consumers are actively...
Created for a dark night in
New products join growing brand
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.
Fair enough?
Study suggests shoppers may be ready to pay more for Fairtrade
New research suggests almost half the population is willing to pay more for chocolate...
Sweet addition
Encouraging impulse purchases among c-store customers is one of the most effective ways of increasing a store’s revenue and profit. Today we look at...
Reduced plastic packs coming soon
Mars Wrigley has stepped up its sustainable packaging programme, with narrower packs set to roll out in April
Barratt unveils rebrand across its Sweet Shop range
Confectionery brand Barratt Sweet Shop has unveiled a rebrand across the Wham, Fruit Salad and Flumps brand, complete with new launches.
The pound on your packet
DOES price remain vitally important to shoppers? The short answer appears to be yes, especially £1 prices.
Bev Seymour, commercial manager of Chewits brand owner...
Taking a bigger share of the choc market
ACROSS the chocolate category, bitesize and sharing formats continue to perform well as consumers favour treat bags and pouches.




































