What's happening in the world of Smylies

With 2021 a certain improvement on 2020, it still was a year where both businesses and consumers faced continued challenges, as life was not entirely back to “normal”. To assess the ups and downs of product sales in 2021, the Smylies team is delving into a recent article by The Grocer, which includes data from […]

In this ever changing world where globalisation is thriving and doesn’t appear to be stopping anytime soon, it’s certainly worth taking time to better understand consumer trends and demands. Consequently, as an entity that exports to international markets, the Smylies team has picked out key consumer trends for brands to take note of. What is […]

Supermarkets and wholesalers across the country are warning of UK food shortages this Christmas, with consumers expected to grapple with UK food shortages, as the global supply squeeze takes hold in the run up to the busiest time of year. During a two week period earlier this autumn, 1 in 6 adults were unable to […]

The festive season is upon us and with Christmas only around the corner, the entire team at Smylies would like to wish our brands and buyers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Whilst this year has posed some challenges, there has been plenty to celebrate as a company, with the likes of […]

This autumn, Smylies welcomed a wealth of guests to our Charity Golf Day at Caldy Golf Club, one of the North West’s most prestigious golf courses, to raise funds for our two chosen charities Will’s Wish and Koala NW. Fundraising for Local Worthy Causes The successful golfing fundraiser resulted in a fantastic sum of £3,700 […]

The team is delighted to unveil our latest addition to the Smylies Brand Builder family, Cocos Organic, the UK’s new favourite organic coconut yoghurt alternative. Cocos Organic produces delicious coconut milk based yoghurts and kefir – suitable for vegetarians and vegans, meaning everyone can enjoy Cocos Organic products. With a delicately creamy texture and tropical […]

With hygiene and sanitation under the spotlight more than ever before, household cleaning products saw a huge increase in consumer demand, as sales soared during 2020. This was also further propelled by the amount of people who stayed at home as a result of government restrictions. Dominating the news headlines, stockpiling and panic buying played […]

Over the years, alcohol brands have continued to thrive among the British public, as consumers increase their alcohol spending both at home, as well as in bars and restaurants. Numbers talk, and tapping into the minds of the British public will allow international wholesalers and retailers to have a better understanding of which brands are […]

The year 2020 saw a significant increase in spending on pet care food products in the UK, as pet parents spent more time at home with their furry companions. What Changed in the Pet Care Sector in 2020? Household brands such as Pedigree and Dreamies’ revenue continued to grow, along with Armitage’s Good Boy treat […]

Exciting news to share at Smylies, as our Managing Director Chris and Sales Director Alex, completed the Tour De Mon 2021 on the idyllic Welsh island of Anglesey last weekend. The pair took part in the cycling sportive to raise money as part of the Smylies charity initiatives for the latter months of 2021. Raising […]