retail
Premium Swiss confectionery brand Läderach expands British retail presence
Swiss premium chocolate business, Läderach, has moved to further bolster its UK presence in opening the doors of two new retail locations in London, including at Canary Wharf, as well as Selfridges’ confectionery hall, reports Neill Barston.
A magical entrance for Harry Potter’s confectionery-packed store in Chicago
It’s well and truly time to break open the Butterbeer in celebration of Harry Potter’s new store bringing some of its fantastical magic to the ‘windy city’ of Chicago, reports Neill Barston.
Food and Drink Federation offers key inflation warning, as cocoa prices impact retail
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has warned that continued pressures on inflation, including affecting confectionery and snacks ranges is likely to continue, amid ongoing spikes in ingredients costs, writes Neill Barston.
Haribo officially opens latest UK store in Bluewater, Kent
The doors of Haribo’s latest retail store in the UK, at the Bluewater shopping centre in Kent opened this week, with a special opening offer for visitors, writes Neill Barston.
Birds Bakery unveils Christmas favourites, as it plans further New Year expansion
UK-based industry group, Birds Bakery has reflected on a notable performance for the business as it has continued to extend its retail presence and plans for further expansion in 2025, writes Neill Barston.
Outgoing Fairtrade Foundation CEO welcomes retail boost for its product sales
Against a backdrop of continued retail uncertainty, Fairtrade Foundation has reported a strong uplift in retail sales of the social justice movement’s products driven by its annual flagship campaign, reports Neill Barston.
Läderach opens its sixth London store, marking its 200th global retailing site
Luxury chocolate brand Läderach has moved to expand its presence in the UK, through opening its sixth store in London this month, at High Street, Kensington, representing its 200th site globally, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
NCA report reveals chocolate sales continue to rise, as consumers value affordable treats
A fresh report from the National Confectioners Association has revealed that chocolate sales in the US reached $21.4 billion, representing a new high for the category, with 65% of shoppers considering it an affordable treat, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars unveils latest insights-driven Snickers and M&M’s treats
An innovative series of insights-based product releases have been unveiled by Mars Wrigley, including new Snickers Pecan bars, M&M’s Peanut and Jelly, and Skittles Pop’d, offering a key twist on classic ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Haribo set to expand retail presence with Bluewater becoming its 11th British store
In the wake of ongoing retail success, Haribo is positioning itself to expand its presence in the UK as it prepares to open the doors of its 11th physical store in the region, at Bluewater Shopping centre in Kent, writes Neil Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Confectionery companies anticipating a scarily successful Halloween
With all the hype that has surrounded it over the past few months, Halloween is finally upon us, with the US continuing to lead celebrations for what is now firmly fixed as one of the most significant moments in confectionery calendar.
Guylian unveils eco revamp of seashell packaging celebrating Chocolate Week
Premium Belgian chocolate business, Guylian has delivered an additional packaging refresh for its line of flagship line of seashell-shaped, hazelnut praliné filled chocolates, reports Neill Barston.
Confetti Snacks brand extends major US market listings
Confetti Snacks, the innovative and award-winning brand known for its vibrant and nutrient-dense upcycled veggie and fruit chips, has confirmed its expansion into around 900 Walmart stores across the United States. This significant milestone marks a major step in Confetti Snacks’ mission to make delicious and sustainable snacking accessible to a wider audience.
Love Cocoa confectionery brand set to unveil its first retail store
B Corp certified premium chocolate business, Love Cocoa has achieved a notable long-term strategic goal in unveiling plans to move into its first retail store for the business, as part of a new London initiative to boost emerging enterprises, writes Neill Barston.