The Problem with Shades by Niko Sweets
Posted on: 23/12/2025
The problem with Shades by Niko Sweets is that they don’t sit still. Not on shelves, not in customers’ minds, and certainly not in stock for very long. Which, from a retailer’s point of view, is less a problem and more a gentle nudge to reorder.
This is said with admiration. Because when a premium vegan sweets range behaves like a fast mover, it’s usually because someone has paid attention to the details that matter, Niko Omilana did just that, perfectly.
A Premium Range That Knows Its Job
Shades by Niko didn’t arrive with unnecessary noise. They arrived with confidence. Clean presentation, clear flavours, and bags that feel like they belong at the till rather than hiding in the background.
Retailers noticed quickly. Customers followed even quicker.
Sour Ultimate Vibes
Soft, chewy foam gums with bright fruit flavour and a crunchy sugar coating that pulls attention without going over the top. This is the sort of bag customers grab “just to try” and then come back asking for by name. Ideal for tills and front-of-shelf placement.
Straight Up Strawberry
No gimmicks, no confusion. Just a clean strawberry flavour done properly. Soft foam texture, crisp sugar finish, and instant recognition across age groups. A dependable seller that earns repeat purchases without needing explanation.
The Originals
A balanced mix of fruity flavours with soft, airy foam and just enough tang to keep things interesting. These are the bags customers settle on once they know the range. Reliable, consistent, and well worth the shelf space.
Tropical Blast
Tropical flavours that bring colour and warmth without relying on seasonality. Soft chew, sugar crunch, and strong visual appeal. It sells just as comfortably in winter as it does in summer, which makes it a smart bulk-buy option.
Why Shades Make Commercial Sense
From a business perspective, Shades by Niko tick a number of important boxes:
- Premium feel without intimidating price perception
- Clear flavours that don’t need explaining
- Strong repeat demand once customers try them
They’re the sort of sweets that behave well at the till — eye-catching enough to invite a decision, familiar enough to feel safe.
Buying in Bulk (Without Guesswork)
If you’re looking to buy sweets in bulk, Shades sit very comfortably alongside the wider Monmore Pre-Pack sweet range. They work for forecourts, convenience stores, sweet shops, online sellers, and social sellers who want products that move without explanation.
And if you’re browsing for variety, our extensive range of sweets makes it easy to build a mix that balances familiarity with interest.
Save more with Monmore — the UK’s trusted sweet wholesaler — and stock products that do what they’re supposed to do: sell.