Summertime is exciting for so many reasons. Warmer weather and glorious sunshine put a smile on people’s faces, whilst school holidays always bring excitement! Along with playing outdoors and enjoying time with friends, a pick n mix is a summer holiday staple.
It may be popular throughout the year, but with some carefully selected additions, you can add an extra dimension to your pick n mix sweets this summer. With some summer specials, complimentary favourites, and some ideas on how to make them look amazing, here are our tips on how to put together the best summer pick n mix!
Alongside sweets that are popular all year round, there are some sweets that come into their own in summer and will have shoppers licking their lips. And we have plenty to choose from in our awesome range of pick and mix sweets!
When many people think of the British summer, the seaside springs to mind. The Kingsway Beach Mix is sure to capture the imagination of those customers. With their fruity flavour, these colourful sweets are an ideal summer pick and mix line. They come in bucket and spade, ice cream and beach umbrella shapes, so they’re perfect for the summer holidays.
An ice cream cone is an essential aspect of the British summer. Alma’s Candy Ice Cream Cones 5p Tub not only looks great, but they taste of delicious strawberries and cream! For younger kids looking to spend their pocket money, this is a perfect addition to your range of pick n mix tubs.
There’s no need to limit your lines to those that tie in with the British summer, either. We have plenty of colourful pick n mix sweets that will remind shoppers of the most exotic holiday destinations! With the Kingsway Giant Dolphins and the Haribo Terrific Turtles, you can put sweet lovers in mind of holidays to the other side of the world! Pair these with the Fini Octopus gummies and you can make a mouth-watering mix that will turn heads!
You’ll also find a range of fruity pick n mix favourites that come into their own in warmer weather, with their refreshing flavours they’re a hit with sweet lovers of all ages. Take Kingsway Fizzy Watermelon Slices, for example. They look just like slices of watermelon, and taste like it too, just with the added kick of a fizzy sugar coating! As they’re pick n mix classics, the Barratt Mini Foam Bananas and Haribo Giant Strawbs are great additions, too. Popular all year round but also fitting seamlessly into a summer theme, these are great to pair with themed lines bought in especially.
Given that more school children will be in stores throughout the summer holidays, it’s smart to keep stocked up on pick n mix favourites. Fizzy Bubblegum Bottles are hugely popular right now, whilst pick and mix classics bon bons are as popular as they ever have been!
The way you display your pick n mix can be the difference maker when it comes to adding new lines. When integrating something new to your selection – especially eye-catching sweets – making them stand out will ensure they get noticed in store.
We really love cone bags for displaying exciting treats. They show off the treats inside, whilst they’re also a fixture of the British seaside – so perfect for summer! Clear cups are also an effective option for themed sweets. Pre-packing your own summer mixes into shaker cups is an easy way to add a personal touch to your stock – just don’t forget the lids!
If you’ve opted to integrate them into your existing rows of pick n mix bins, then it makes sense to group your summer lines together and possibly even add in some extra signage to highlight the section. Likewise, adding some practical equipment to your store can help showcase the colourful options more clearly. Jars are a good idea – especially for retro favourites – making it easy to display the colours of the sweets, and tapping into the nostalgia of sweetshops of old, too.
With everything you need for a special summer pick n mix stand, our huge selection of wholesale sweets has everything you need to keep your store stocked up. You’ll find all the biggest brands at the best prices right here. From bulk bags to price marked sweet tubs, plus packaging and accessories, we have everything you’ll need to make your pick n mix shine this summer.
As always, we have so much more than just sweets here at Hancocks, we’ve got chocolate, crisps and all of the wholesale confectionery you could need. If you have any queries about any of our stock, feel free to contact our team and we’ll happily help you out.
