A facelift for Thorntons
Shoppers looking for a last-minute gift will now be able to pick up a revamped Thorntons box, following a full packaging refresh across the brand’s Classic Collection range.
Mix it up for a bit of a change
CONSUMERS are increasingly looking for alternatives to chocolate at Easter and Valentine’s Day
Pocket money plus – Confectionery focus
Pay special attention to kids’ latest opinions if you want to maximise sugar confectionery returns
RETAILERS who have been in the business for a...
The sweet taste of retail success
Hitting the spot with sugar confectionery
CONFECTIONERY is big business for convenience stores and, even though customers are more health conscious than ever, there’s still...
Raising the bar
LEES of Scotland says it has already seen increased growth and distribution of both its single and multipack bars following recent design changes to...
Festive chocs on the rise
CHRISTMAS chocolate saw sales value rise 5.3% in 2013 said Cadbury brand owner Mondelez International as it launched its festive range for this year.
Consumers...
Sharing key to success
AT this time of year, Santa Claus must surely be putting his sleigh in for pre-flight checks.
Much like everyone’s favourite beard wearing toy merchant, Scotland’s retailers will already be hard at work making sure they’ve got the right range of festive treats to spread joy this Christmas.
Velvet indulgence with Gnaw coffee solutions
Help consumers to stave off the bitter cold of January with an extra indulgent coffee option from Gnaw with its range of Mocha Melts.
Bags of potential for big sharing sales
TANGERINE Confectionery has re-imagined some of its most popular brands as Softies.
A spokesperson said: “The Softies range delivers the unique taste experience of Wham,...
Refreshers are having a ball
TANGERINE Confectionery, the owner of sugar confectionery brand Candyland, has introduced a new mini bon bon product in the form of Candyland Refreshers Fizz...
Bags of choice for every taste
Bagged confectionery has become an important part of the store for many retailers and appeals to a broad range of shoppers from children looking for a quick treat to adults planning a night in front of the TV. We spoke to some prominent Scottish retailers to get a picture of what is happening in the category.
Cadbury kicks off Creme Egg activation
Mondelēz International is encouraging retailers to get inventive with their Cadbury Creme Egg displays this Easter in its new competition.
Facelift for an island treat
Madagascan chocolate has a new look
Dark chocolate brand Madecasse has undergone a full packaging revamp with the goal of making the product more memorable...
Exciting NPD in time for Easter
Confectionery giant Ferrero is stepping up its offer with a raft of NPD tailored to the Easter occasion
Looking for extra
MINTS and gums by the till continue to be a staple of convenience retailing. MINTS and gums by the till continue to be a staple of convenience retailing. With consumers constantly on the hunt for value, retailers shouldn’t underestimate multipacks.
Bagging a big night in bonus
THE big night in is big and getting bigger, says brand-owning giant Mondelez International.
Quoting Nielsen statistics, Mondelez trade communications manager Susan Nash said: “Evening...
