Nights in add up
Economic uncertainty sees consumers entertain at home
NOTHING summed up the uncertain and surreal quality of the political sphere in 2016 quite like Toblerone making...
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...
Market News | Hooch, Sea Change, Skittles, Bebeto
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Make it a cracker with confectionery
Treats take on new life at Christmas time
World of Sweets teams up with Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir
World of Sweets has marked the 130th anniversary of Bonds of London with its new share bags in partnership with Vicky McClure's Our Dementia Choir.
Losing sugar gaining sales
WITH an increasing number of consumers looking for healthy additions to their daily oral care routine, sugar-free gum is currently driving growth within the...
Mrs Tilly’s highlights traditional treats
Scottish confectionery maker Mrs Tilly's is pointing out to retailers the benefits of stocking traditional treats such as its tablet and fudge selections for consumers celebrating Christmas and New Year.
Sour summer sales forecast
Variety is what consumers are after, according to Mars Wrigley, and to meet that demand it has developed Skittle Giants Crazy Sours.
KitKat invites consumers to Share in a break
Chocolate wafer bar brand KitKat is encouraging consumers to "break better" with its launch of KitKat Sharing Bars, ideal for sharing during gatherings.
Refresh for gift lines
WHETHER it’s a birthday celebration or a simple thank you, Mondelez reckons there’s scope to say it with chocolate – and it has revamped its Cadbury Card range accordingly.
Strawberry and savoury
Sweet and savoury come together in the latest launch for Pladis pretzel brand Flipz.
Indie opens c-store doors
Consolidation in the UK supplier base has opened up a window through which convenience retailers and independent chocolate brands can do business, according to Montrose Chocolate Ventures .
Value a key footfall driver
PANDEMIC fallout has tightened budgets for many consumers, making value for money more important than ever.
The sweet life – confectionery
• Consumers frequently tell researchers that confectionery is one of the main reasons they visit c-stores
• But confectionery is also one of the most impulsive of...
Collaborating with cola
Ferrero has joined forces with Coca-Cola for the launch of a limited edition Tic Tac flavour
Fox’s Burton’s Companies ties up with Nerds
Fox's Burton's Companies has announced it has the exclusive distribution of Ferrera Candy Company brand Nerds in the UK & Ireland.
