Manchester’s biggest sweetshop appoints new boss

Hancocks, Manchester’s largest sweetshop, has appointed Nick Edwards as its new boss. 

Nick, who joins from Tesco, will lead a team of ten sweet experts as the business approaches its 50th anniversary next year.

Founded in 1976, Hancocks serves independent retailers across the North West, evolving with trends like novelty sweets and international flavours while maintaining a loyal customer base for traditional treats. 

Recently, sour flavours and pick n mix candy salads have gained popularity, especially on social media.

Nick said: “Working at Hancocks is a dream come true - who wouldn’t want to work in a giant sweetshop?

“The influence TikTok and social media is having on the sector is immense. 

“Customers are visiting convenience stores asking for these sweets and retailers are coming to us to make sure they have the right confectionery in stock. 

“Influencers are clocking up thousands of views both trying trending sweets and re-packing confectionery favourites – it shows that this trend shows no sign of slowing down.

“The team here at Hancocks understand the importance of staying ahead of the curve when it comes to social media trends. 

“That's why we ensure that our TikTok sweets collection is always stocked with the confectionery that's making waves on the platform.”

Hancocks is the UK’s leading confectionery wholesaler, with 14 nationwide stores and an online shop catering to over 25,000 retailers.

Jonathan Summerley, chief executive at Hancocks, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Nick to the biggest confectionery wholesaler in the North at our Hancocks depot in Manchester. 

“The North West is a great region to do business in and Nick has lots of good managerial experience working in Lancashire, Manchester and Merseyside.

“We’re looking forward to seeing the store continue to grow and serve existing and new customers from across the region.”

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