‘Confectionery is in our DNA’: Steve Foster, MD of Hancocks
In his first interview since becoming managing director of Hancocks last June, Steve Foster (pictured) talks to Cash & Carry Management’s managing editor Kirsti Sharratt about his strategy and priorities. […]
Hancocks expands vegan confectionery range in-store and online
Hancocks has expanded its range of vegan-friendly products both in-store and online. The wholesaler is working with some of the UK’s top vegan confectionery brands, including Creative Nature Superfoods, The […]
Hancocks acquires new warehouse in Worksop to support online business
Hancocks has acquired a 140,000 sq ft warehouse and distribution centre in Manton Wood, Worksop, to support the growth of its online channel www.hancocks.co.uk. During 2020, the confectionery specialist’s online […]
Hancocks permanently closes its Dundee branch
Hancocks has permanently closed its Dundee branch. This follows the closure of four of the company’s other depots – in Coventry, Stoke, Croydon and Reading – in May. Hancocks commented: […]
Hancocks seeks to appoint sales controller for impulse and convenience
Hancocks is currently looking to recruit an ambitious sales controller to manage its impulse and convenience sectors. The role involves managing a team of experienced national account managers as well […]
Hancocks launches clearance website of big brands at low prices
Hancocks has launched a separate ‘Hancocks Clearance’ website featuring branded lines with significant savings, sometimes more than 70%. The site http://hancockstrading.co.uk has three sections: ‘New In’, ‘Short Dated’ and ‘Shop by […]
Hancocks permanently closes four of its depots
Hancocks has confirmed that four of its depots – Coventry, Stoke, Croydon and Reading – have permanently closed. In a statement, the company said: “We apologise for the inconvenience this […]
Hancocks to reopen three more branches on 18 May
Following the successful reopening of Hancocks’ Manchester cash & carry earlier this month, the company will reopen three more of its branches on Monday 18 May. The depots in Birmingham, […]
Hancocks reopens its Manchester branch today (4 May)
Hancocks is reopening its Manchester depot on reduced hours from today. The store will be open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm. A company statement said: “Thank you to […]
Hancocks to close all cash & carry branches
The 19 cash & carry branches of Hancocks are to close at 1pm on 29 March until it is deemed safe to reopen. Before it shuts the doors, the confectionery […]
Crazy Candy Factory brand relaunched by Hancocoks
Hancocks, the confectionery specialist which has been bought by £50 million turnover Innovative Bites (Cash & Carry Management last month) is relaunching its Crazy Candy Factory brand. The cash & […]
Hancocks’ third generation in new confectionery venture
The two sons of former Hancocks Cash & Carry co-owner Adrian Hancock, who died three years ago, have formed their own confectionery cash & carry business. HS Wholesale Sweets, of […]
