Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced the return of its seasonal instore trade events, set to take place this autumn across all 14 nationwide depots.
Designed to support and celebrate independent retailers, the events promise a huge range of limited-time offers, product samples, and insider insights to help businesses stock up ahead of the key trading periods.
The trio of events will take place on Thursday 9 October, Thursday 6 November, and Thursday 27 November, with doors open from 8am to 8pm. Customers can expect a full day of exclusive savings, festive fun, and the chance to connect with the latest confectionery launches.
The first event, taking place on 9 October, is an in-store Christmas Trade Showcase — a magical one-day-only opportunity for retailers to get ahead of the festive rush. With early access to deals on Christmas lines, and exclusive discounts only available in-store on the day.
Visitors will be treated to complimentary hot chocolate and sweet treats, free festive goody bags and seasonal samples. It’s an ideal chance to discover what’s trending for Christmas 2025 while unlocking great savings on core seasonal stock.
On 6 November, Sweetest Day returns with big savings across iconic lines in-store and online. Retailers will benefit from standout deals, including £7.50 off KitKat Chunky Duo and £5.00 off the newly launched KitKat Chunky Funky.
Other offers include the trending Brain Licker at just £6.79, Haribo share bags at just £7.29, Rowntrees pouches at £4.99, and £3.00 off Mars, Snickers, and Twix bars while stocks last.
Hancocks’ extensive range of pick and mix favourites will also feature heavily, with a £3.00 saving on Swizzels 3kg bulk and a compelling double discount deal on Kingsway pick and mix — customers buying 10 or more bags will save 40p per bag, with savings increasing to £1 per bag on 20 or more.
The final event of the season takes place on Thursday 27 November and is themed around Black Friday. Hancocks will roll out its deepest discounts of the year across hundreds of lines, including seasonal confectionery, bestsellers, drinks, and impulse buys. Customers are encouraged to shop early to take full advantage of the limited-time promotions, available both in-store and online.