The chill is creeping in. School runs now require scarves. And the early morning air has all the charm of a wet slap from a haddock. In other words, it’s cough sweet season—and if you’re a shopkeeper, now is the time to stock up before your shelves are left as bare as a January till.

At Monmore Confectionery, we know a thing or two about what moves when the mercury drops. And nothing shifts quite like a well-placed, well-priced jar of traditional cough sweets. Whether it’s the office worker barking in the queue or the grandad who won’t touch anything made after 1974, these throat-soothers are more than just a comfort—they’re an essential.

Why Cough Sweets Fly Off the Shelves in Autumn

• Seasonal demand: From September through March, sore throats, sniffles and sudden colds become everyday nuisances.
• Impulse gold: Positioned right, cough sweets are classic Hot Spot sellers—just a glance and they’re in the basket.
• Nostalgia & trust: Familiar brands like Jakemans, Grays, and Uncle Joe’s carry the credibility your customers trust.
• Profit-friendly formats: Jars and PMP bags offer high margins and minimal fuss—especially when they’re sold by Monmore.

The Heroes of Your Counter Display

We’re not peddling modern nonsense or candy disguised as health food. These are the real deal—the old-fashioned sweets that soothe the throat like a reassuring hand on the shoulder.

Grays Herbal Tablets – The holy grail for sore throats. 2.72kg of soothing, menthol-infused might.

Uncle Joe’s Winter Nips – Traditional menthol marvels with no-nonsense packaging and the sales figures to match.

Mr Crilly Throat and Chest Menthol – Aniseed, menthol and a serious kick. Gluten Free and Vegetarian, too.

And then there’s the rest of the Mr Crilly line-up:

Menthol & Eucalyptus

Peppermint Menthol

Cherry Menthol

Blackcurrant Menthol

Honey & Lemon

Comfort in every wrapped sweet. 12 x 73g PMP bags, designed for till-top temptation.

Throat & Chest

Packed with menthol, beloved by customers, and built for brisk sales in cold months.

Boiled Sweets for the Brave and the Bunged Up

There’s something reassuring about a boiled sweets that tastes like it could double as a firelighter. It means it’s working. These aren’t novelty items. These are workhorses for winter—hard-boiled heroes built for brisk mornings and busy tills.

Make Your Counter the Go-To Hot Spot

If you run a shop—corner, newsagent, filling station, or post office—you know the game. It’s not just about stocking the right product. It’s about placing it right where the customer’s resistance is lowest. That golden few feet of counter space? That’s where your cough sweets belong. High visibility, high urgency, high turnover.

Why Monmore?

• We stock in bulk and ship fast.
• Our range includes Vegetarian and Gluten-Free options.
• We’ve done this since 1989—we know what sells when it’s freezing.

So don't wait until the coughs come knocking. Stock up, mark up, and warm up those margins. At Monmore Confectionery, we make sure you’re not just ready for winter—you’re ready to win it.