Spooky sales
Although we are only in July, manufacturers are already launching new products for Halloween. In the past week alone, Jelly Bean Factory, Kraft Foods and Swizzels Matlow have announced their plans for the third biggest retail event of the year. Seasonal sales make up a large proportion of a manufacturer’s yearly income. To help boost […]
Pocket some profit
Wrigley’s Airwaves is launching a multi-million pound campaign, which will re-position the gum brand as an all year round portable ‘pocket pick-me-up’. Unleashing the colossal potential of Airwaves by increasing rate of sale, extensive research also shows that the move will drive incremental profits for retailers. Designed to establish Airwaves as the ultimate in mental […]
Sweets & Snacks Expo preview
The Sweets & Snacks Expo takes place 8-10 May in Chicago, US.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks, Seasonal
Dodgers chocolate variety
Burton’s Biscuit Company is set to accelerate the growth of its Dodgers brand in 2012, with the launch of Dodgers’ Choccie variant. The launch will be backed by a £3 million (€3.6m) brand support package, spearheaded by a new TV commercial that breaks in April. The advertising campaign will begin on 28th April during Britain’s […]
Thorntons sales fall again
British chocolatier Thorntons has said sales over the Christmas period had been below its expectations and its profitability would be hit by heavy discounting, in a retail environment it called “extremely tough”.
James Hall & Co grows Thaw and Serve range
James Hall & Co recently launched a new Thaw and Serve food-to-go range and has now added a new line of cookies to the selection.
BRC reports bleak early Christmas sales
UK retail sales values were 0.6% lower on a like-for-like basis from October 2010, when sales had risen 0.8%, according to the latest report from the British Retail Consortium.
Nestlé Confectionery launches spring range
Nestlé Confectionery hopes to help convenience retailers make the most of the incremental sales and profit opportunities of the season through a clear focus on Easter immediate consumption early in the season.
Doughnuts fatten up profits for Greggs
The introduction of a range of doughnut has helped high street baker Greggs dodge the financial dire straits afflicting so many other retail businesses.
Tesco reports worst UK sales for 20 years
Tesco’s half year results reveal its worst UK sales performance for 20 years and highlights the squeeze on consumers’ spending power.
Finsbury Foods reports sales growth
Finsbury Foods has posted underlying profits of £5.8 million for the year to 2 July, an increase of 8.3% after sales rose by 12.6%.
Thorntons records retail loss
Thorntons loss-making retail outlets have led to sharp declines in pre-tax profits despite strong trading. The company has recorded a £1.1 million loss in the 12 months to June from a £6.1 million profit the year before.
Lindt raises profits on consumer demand
Swiss chocolate company Lindt & Spruengli notes in its latest financial report that strong demand has allowed it to raise its own prices. It reports profits up by almost a third and maintained its sales growth outlook for the year.
Nestlé raises full-year outlook
Nestlé raised its full-year outlook after strong demand for its brands in emerging markets helped it post a 7.5% rise in underlying first-half sales, even growing in European and North American markets.