One Stop Offers Half-Price Chocolate Boxes in Lead-Up to Mother’s Day
Convenience retailer One Stop is looking to entice shoppers ahead of Mother’s Day with a raft of promotional discounts on premium chocolate brands. The Tesco-owned chain is offering up to 50% off selected confectionery items, a move likely to drive footfall and impulse purchases during the seasonal gifting period.
Highlights from the promotion include large boxes of Ferrero Rocher (300g) available at £5, down from £10. Lindt Lindor Chocolate Truffles (337g) are also on offer at £5, providing substantial savings on a traditionally premium-positioned product. Other featured deals include Celebrations and Roses 600g boxes, both reduced to £3.75 from their regular £5 price point, and Green & Black’s Organic Collection (369g) at £6.50—a notable drop from £10.
These offers are available both in-store and online, with the retailer emphasizing its accessibility through the One Stop website and delivery apps, including Uber Eats and Deliveroo. The discounts run until March 12, aligning with key demand ahead of Mother’s Day on March 10.
The boxed chocolate segment remains a significant seasonal driver in UK FMCG, particularly during holidays and celebratory occasions. According to Kantar, gifting categories like boxed chocolates see considerable volume lifts during Q1 events, and accessible price points can sharply influence consumer choice in convenience formats.
By focusing on recognisable brands such as Ferrero, Lindt, and Cadbury, One Stop is leveraging brand equity alongside discount strategies, aiming to convert last-minute shoppers and value-seeking consumers alike. The presence of organic and ethical options, such as Green & Black’s, also signals responsiveness to evolving shopper preferences within premium gifting segments.
Retailers in the convenience channel continue to compete aggressively during key calendar moments, using price promotions and third-party delivery integration to retain share against both grocers and discounters. One Stop’s early activation ahead of Mother’s Day is a clear example of this trend, suggesting a continued focus on promotional agility and brand partnerships to drive seasonal performance.