Throughout the year, any occasion where gifts are often given presents an opportunity for confectionery retailers. Sweets and chocolate are both popular gifts given both by and to people of all ages. Whether that’s a box of speciality chocolate to accompany a bottle of wine or a carton of their favourite gummy sweets, everyone is grateful to receive tasty presents.
As Mother’s Day approaches, many of your customers will be on the lookout for that perfect gift and it is important that you provide them with an exciting and tailored selection. Both offering the most popular gifts that are sought after each year as well as some interesting and new options are great ways to better serve shoppers and secure those additional sales.
No matter the occasion, chocolate is one of the most popular gifts. Whether it is the main attraction or an additional treat, everyone loves a bit of chocolate – and mothers are no different! A range that includes gift boxes, jumbo chocolate bars and a choice of the biggest brands will help you cater for mums of all tastes.
Year-round favourites, Lindt's moreish Lindor chocolate truffles are a popular gift for every occasion. Available in a wide range of assortments and flavours, these are a hugely popular gifting choice. With the original Milk Chocolate, plus Strawberries & Cream, Salted Caramel and other variations on offer, an enticing display is easy to put together.
Another choice that is always a hit is Cadbury chocolate. Whether it’s a ginormous bar or a carton of chocolates, Cadbury is a brand that shoppers trust and often turn to when choosing gifts. Here at Hancocks, you’ll find a wide range of Cadbury gifts that make perfect Mother’s Day gifts. From Roses Chocolate Cartons to various sizes of Milk Tray and a jumbo Cadbury Dairy Milk Bar 850g, we have a wonderful range of Cadbury gifts that are available to order online and in bulk.
In recent years, the Tasty Choco Milk Chocolate Roses have proven popular. Given that they combine two of the most frequently gifted items – chocolate and flowers – they are ideal stock for the build-up to Mother’s Day. Whether they are given as a part of a hamper or as a supplement for another gift, these are sure to catch the eye in-store.
Equally as eye-catching, the Bonds Milk Chocolate Heart Medal offers a novel way for customers to show their appreciation to their mums! Made with tasty milk chocolate, there are two medal designs in each wholesale case, both of which mums are certain to love.
Whilst many mothers may prefer chocolate gifts, there are still countless mums who equally enjoy, or even prefer, satisfying their sweet tooth with sweets. Cartons of popular Haribo and Maynards Bassetts favourites are always worthwhile additions, whilst providing options that add a loving message is ideal for Mother’s Day. That’s why the Bonds Pun Boxes are ideal stock for the occasion. From letting someone know they’re Shrimply the Best, Flocking Fabulous or spreading Hearts & Kisses, there are plenty of adorable gift boxes that will add sparkle to our shelves.
It is worthwhile offering tempting impulse lines this time of year, too. Whether shoppers grab a little something extra to join another gift or a feel-good treat for themselves, novelty impulse lines can offer a welcome boost to your bottom line. Suitable for vegan and vegetarian mums, the Bonds Confetti Heart Candy Pops are a simple and sweet way to add sparkle to any occasion! Another Bonds line that adds a welcome surprise is the Hot Chocolate Melt Trio Gift Set. With three delicious and satisfying hot chocolate melts, this will be the perfect finishing flourish for so many Mother’s Day gifts.
Whilst branded gifting options are an easy and popular way to provide customers with what they are looking for, creating and compiling your own, bespoke gifts can help to offer a personal touch – one that can be more profitable, too. Whether you opt for gummy sweets, foiled chocolates or even popular chocolate bars, bespoke gift boxes filled with delicious sweets are a unique offering that is most certainly a sweet gift to receive! Here at Hancocks, we don’t only offer a ginormous range of the most popular pick n mix sweets, but we also stock amazing packaging options to help you make the most of them. A blend of the Bonds Rhubarb Gin Jelly Bottles, Pina Colada and Mojito Jellies is great for those who enjoy a tipple.
For a more conventional mix, our Kingsway lines include some favourites that are ideally placed for profitable yet loving sweet gifts. Their Foiled Milk Chocolate Hearts are an ideal way to show mums just how much they are loved and they are available in red and silver. With their shape and colourful appearance, these are ideal stock for a pick n mix stand, too.
As with every other gifting occasion, Mother’s Day is a chance to help shoppers show their appreciation to someone special, as well as boost your bottom line. From chocolate boxes that are perfect for gifting to novelty lollipops and perfect pick n mix for bespoke mixes, you’ll find everything you need online and in bulk, right here at Hancocks.
