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Promotional feature: Not just for Christmas: Unlocking confectionery sales with year-round gifting

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Storck delves into the untapped opportunity to drive confectionery sales by looking beyond occasions like Christmas and Valentine’s Day The UK confectionery market is now worth over £2 billion and growing +4.4% in convenience[1] sector alone. This surge presents a growing opportunity for independent retailers…

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