When summer comes around, people love to enjoy the warmer weather and spend time outdoors with loved ones and friends. Whether they’re out for a walk, hosting a garden party or enjoying the school holidays, they’re likely to pay you a visit for some treats and refreshments. You’re likely to see an increase in sales, with more people out and about than any other time of the year, and as well as classics like pick n mix and chocolate being as popular as ever, there are certain lines that are as refreshing as they are delicious and are perfect for the summer months.
Here at Hancocks, we’ve obviously got all you need to keep your shelves stocked with year-round favourites, but you’ll also find those special summer additions to keep customers happy and cash in on the summer buzz.
There’s no denying that ice cream is the ultimate summer treat. The cold creaminess, paired with the wide range of flavours and toppings means it is unrivalled! When kids have spent their day playing with friends, or you’ve just taken the dog for an extra long walk a cone of ice cream will hit the spot like nothing else.
If you’ve already seen our Summer Brochure, then you’ll know that you don’t have to be an ice cream shop to serve it. We’ve got ice cream machine bundles that promise to whip up a frenzy in your store. Combining the equipment with ice cream mix and a supply of cones, this is perfect for the first time Mr Whippy!
Once the ice cream is sorted, you’ll need cones and accessories to serve them in. From various cones to cups and scoops, you’ll find what you need right here. Of course, we have Classic Ice Cream Cones, but we also have mind-blowing cones like the Tall Blue Sherbet Waffle Ice Cream Cone. Topped with white chocolate and rolled in blue sherbet, not only does it draw attention, but it has a kick no other cone can match!
Toppings are another fantastic way to allow your customers to customise their ice creams. Within our range, you’ll find a mix of sauces and extra sweet treats to add that final flourish to your offering. From numerous delicious Crazy Frosty Factory ice cream sauces, to Oreo Crushed Cookie Crumbs and Lotus Biscoff Topping Sauce. And, of course, we’ve got bulk boxes of the Cadbury Flake 99! There are plenty of treasures that will help you offer the most exciting summer treat – no matter your customers’ taste.
For some customers, the cone won’t be as much of an attraction – it will all be about the main event! For those customers who want to focus on their ice cream, they’ll appreciate it if you serve them in a tub. For them to fully enjoy it, you’re going to need Plastic Spade Spoons!
On summer days out in the sunshine, a common sight at any refreshment stand is the slush machine. As it stirs the cool, colourful drink, children and grownups alike can taste the refreshing flavours of a slush before they’ve even ordered!
With our Slush Package Deal, you can add the excitement of the delicious iced drinks to your arsenal with ease. Choose from a setup with space for either two or three flavours, alongside a massive supply of cups, lids and straws. You’ll obviously get some of the amazing Crazy Frosty Factory slush syrup mixes, too. Their delicious range of nine flavours includes Blue Raspberry, Strawberry and Cola among other favourites! Each five-litre bottle of mix will give you 126 servings, so if you sell each cup for just £1, you’re looking at a tidy return! Plus, customers will be excited to see the delicious frosties in your store.
Whilst people will get excited about an ice cream or a slushy, it’s still worthwhile stocking up on other refreshments. Of course, shoppers are still going to grab their favourite pick n mix or chocolates, but there will be more call than usual for an array of chilled drinks. From juice and water, to fizzy and energy drinks. Whatever drinks you need, you’ll be able to click and collect them from your nearest cash and carry.
Milkshakes are another great choice for the summer, too. The combination of their creamy flavour and refreshing coolness means they are hugely popular. With the Shmoo starter pack, you can easily shake it up and give the people what they want! You’ll get enough mix for up to 300 servings, a trio of toppings as well as all the point-of-sale advertising to go along with it. Again, these are low-cost servings that offer a fantastic profit return!
Shoppers may well want something sweet to nibble on as well as a refreshing drink, and as usual, we have a brilliantly broad range of wholesale confectionery that they will love. There are summer themed pick n mix, like the Kingsway Beach Mix, as well as retro favourites like flying saucers that will remind shoppers of summer holidays by the seaside. Here at Hancocks, we have all of the stock you need to help customers stay cool throughout the summer!
