Tag: Easter

Ferrero UK Easter chocolate treats

Shelling out on new products

Chocolate maker Ferrero UK says it is introducing new innovations alongside the return of seasonal favourites for Easter to help retailers maximise sales.
New Mars Wrigley products

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.
New Daim and Twirl Orange shell eggs

Mondelez ready for spring push

Convenience retailers who get their range right can expect to crack on with strong confectionery sales this Easter, according to Mondelez International.
Easter eggs

A facelift for Ferrero packs

Ferrero has revamped its Easter range, rolling out new looks across its brands and introducing more sustainable packaging.
Malteasers Chocolate Rabbit

Bunny hunt for Easter

MALTESERS will be appearing on Snapchat as part of a collaboration between Mars Wrigley and the social media app.

Swizzels hops into the Easter market

Confectionery brand brings back its seasonal sharing tub CONFECTIONERY firm Swizzels has re-launched its Easter Mix tub, filled with household names including Love Hearts, Parma...

Demands of the season

IN retail terms Easter and the other spring occasions aren’t only about chocolate. But special seasonal chocolate treats, sharing bags and gifts can contribute...

Bags of new candy choice

IT’S not only chocolate that enjoys a spring in sales around Easter time. According to Swizzels, sugar confectionery also sees a boost and it says...

Sweet treats dropping for spring

MARGINS of up to 49% are available from its Easter-themed confectionery according to cash and carry firm Hancocks. The Happy Easter range of more than...

Aim to sell early and sell often

LAST year 8.3m households bought early for Easter and 80% of shoppers bought again before the big day according to Nestlé Confectionery. The Smarties and...

Ferrero goes large and adds Joy

BOXED chocolate sales for the three main spring occasions are worth £139m, says Ferrero and it reckons its own £22m sales that it achieved...

Fancy taking a spring shelfie?

CADBURY Creme Egg is giving retailers a chance to be a winner in the lead up to the spring confectionery sales season with its...

Make a fast Easter start

Confectionery giant says short season means its vital to be ready in January 2016 will have the earliest Easter weekend since 2008 and, as a...

Fresh campaign to protect teeth at Easter

GLAXOSMITHKLINE has unveiled a new Easter campaign for its Aquafresh toothpaste brand, encouraging families to remember to look after their teeth while enjoying the...
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Impulse for a happy Easter

RETAILERS should have begun their push for Easter sales last month according to wholesaler Bestway Batleys. And the company reckons c-store operators will achieve the...
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It’s not all about chocolate

LOVE Hearts has been updated with modern messages such as ‘#selfie’ and ‘tweet me’ added to the heart-shaped sweets. Swizzles, the manufacturer of the brand,...