Derek Shaw

Shaw shows the way

Dundee sweet shop owner Derek Shaw has helped Mackie’s of Scotland create its first new chocolate bar in six years

Tradition always in demand

Lees of Scotland says its Mini Snowballs consistently prove effective for boosting seasonal sales. Sales director Bert Croll said: “We always see a strong and...
Point of sale materials prompt purchases says Mars Chocolate. More than a third of confectionery impulse purchases are made after shoppers see a brand’s presence in store and half of confectionery shoppers are influenced at the fixture.

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...

Shoppers rush to sugar but still want choc value

Three retailers will contest the Confectionery Retailer of the Year award category at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2013. We spoke to one shortlisted entrant,...
Chupa Chups Incredible Chew

Something to chew on in August

CHUPA Chups is bringing an Australian range to the UK this August, diversifying its offer in the process.
Packs of KitKat Cookie Dough formats sit across a red and blue background with beige and brown coloured dots as part of the background design.

KitKat introduces new Cookie Dough flavour across range

Chocolate wafer brand KitKat has unveiled a new Cookie Dough flavour for its range of biscuit bars, aiming to offer consumers a more indulgent way to take a break.

Smint goes pink for Breast Cancer Care

A new flavour has been unveiled for sugar-free mint brand Smint as part of its on-going partnership with Breast Cancer Care. Smint Strawberry Mix...

Galaxy boldy goes to a new look – revival of its classic strap-line

GALAXY has a new look to accompany the revival of its classic strap-line: “why have cotton when you can have silk?” On August 11...

Chocolate ticks the boxes

Bean and Pod reckons its Vegetarian and Vegan Society approved chocolate should appeal to consumers in 2018.
Chocolate

The three roads to festive turnover

SMALL treats the consumer can feel content to buy for themselves at a fun time of year, chocolate and sugar confectionery items in boxes...
Kinder Bueno Dark

Bueno returns from the dark

KINDER Bueno Dark returned to store shelves in February following an appearance last year. Levi Boorer, customer development director for Ferrero UK & Ireland...
Cadbury Caramilk

Australian sensation gets a UK launch

An Australian confectionery sensation will land on UK shores this month, with the launch of Cadbury Caramilk.
Promo of the return of KitKat Cookies & Cream two finger biscuits, with a pack shot of the multipack and unwrapped KitKat Cookies & Cream biscuits to the side against a red background. The text reads "Guess who's back?".

KitKat Cookies & Cream is back on shelves

Global confectionery firm Nestlé has relaunched its KitKat Cookies & Cream Two Finger bar to shelves, aiming to drive sales with the popular flavour.

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...
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Not hanging for very long

MARS Wrigley has given consumers something to really sink their teeth into with the launch of a scaled-up Skittles variant
Bazooka Candy Brands added Moshi Monsters Sour Gummies to its range earlier this year. Price-marked packs of Big Baby Pop and Juicy Drop Pop have also recently been introduced.

Kids sweets in value lead – Category growth

CHILDREN are impulsive when they’re buying confectionery, and they don’t necessarily plan their sweet shopping far in advance. And when they arrive at stores,...