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At Mars, we are big fans of treating ourselves to Easter chocolate all year round… and it turns out we’re not the only ones! While there is always fun debate that Easter products are landing on store shelves far too early, our sales data and research proves that British adults are big fans of these early treats. This suggests that the way Brits are engaging with the seasonal moment of Easter has changed, which is further demonstrated by these trends: 🍫 A third of Brits buy Easter treats as soon as they land on shelves. 🍫 A quarter of UK adults would like to see Easter treats available in shops all year round. 🍫 Rather than only buying larger Easter Eggs for the long weekend, shoppers are picking up smaller Easter products much earlier! 🍫 1 in 4 Brits buy Easter products as a form of self-care, with over half reporting that a sweet treat improves their day. 🍫 Gen Z and Millennials are the demographic groups most inclined to tap into this emerging ‘little treat culture.’ Whether you have been indulging since January or are set to buy your first Easter egg this weekend, I'm proud that Mars will be the basis of so many moments of everyday happiness this weekend.PS. If you are one of our consumers set to create 17.8 million baked goods this weekend, you can find lots of tips and tricks to improve your Easter bakes on our Maltesers website…

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At Mars Wrigley, our purpose is to inspire moments of everyday happiness.So today, on International Day of Happiness, I am EXTRA proud of our most recent campaign to support holistic wellbeing.The EXTRA team have partnered with NHS GP, podcast host and authorDr. Zoe Williams, to share her top tips on how to alleviate micro-stresses, particularly those that arise with work & study.From the role of breathwork, to the importance of finding me-time and space to exercise, this work is just one example of a much bigger mission to inspire millions of people to have their “me-moments”.There’s so much more to come so watch this space! Check out Zoe's advice here!https://lnkd.in/e57JNZK6#InternationalDayofHappiness #InspireMomentsofEverydayHappiness

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Yummy new Mars Snacking launch in the UK! Find Trü Frü in the frozen aisle. It’s off to a great start in the first few weeks.

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“If you want to go far, go together.” I’m grateful to “go together” with an exceptional group of global Mars peers that have spent the last year together in one of Mars excellent GM leadership programs. Three insights that I’m grateful to now bring into my leadership…Thanks Mark Schenk for gifting us the power of storytelling. Have a point then make it with a story. Thanks Sean Kelly for the entrepreneurial insight that if a decision is reversable, there’s really little risk. Understand what’s reversable so you can move more aggressively with your bold ideas and innovation. Thanks Derin Bello for gifting me your book with your advice to “Be Authentic Everyday!” I am grateful to Emma Huxham, Rachel Brozenske and Janie Kast for all the passion and provocation you put into this experience. Thank you!Tomorrow Starts Today#proudlymars

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How are we unlocking opportunities for women here at Mars?As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s great to see that our commitment to fostering an environment for equal opportunities has never been stronger.Through the ‘Full Potential’ Platform to Advance Gender Equity, we aim to achieve gender balance at Mars across 100% of our leadership teams.But we’re not done yet. Improving the range of family support benefits and advancing our flexible hybrid working practices are just a few of the things we are doing to be more inclusive and achieve gender equity.I’m proud of all the work the incredible women at Mars are doing to address the barriers they have faced and how Mars is taking action to improve the workplace for current and future generations of women. I'm grateful for the incredible leaders I work closely with everyday on our UK business like Katie Walland, Alison Bryony Owen, Esther Straub, Tamsin Jones, Kay W., Katy Finlayson, Megan Foley and Naomi Jones (Chartered MCIPR)! Thank you!

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Mars consistently wins plaudits for being one of the best places to work. I recently celebrated my 10th anniversary here and I know it deserves to top every single list.I have worked with exceptional Associates on our confectionery and snack bar units, and the past six years leading our UK marketing team has been a career and personal highlight.Over my 10 years, three things especially stand out that I'm grateful to have learned:📈Coaching & Development: Make this your first priority as a leader.Too many amazing talents are struggling with Imposter Syndrome, spend your energy building their energy and their self-belief.💡Perspective: Great ideas are everywhere. Be curious and seek out diverse perspectives globally because every problem has inspiring solutions waiting to be discovered.🤝Purpose: First I learned about Economics of Mutuality, then we began to pivot our iconic brands like Maltesers and Galaxy into new purpose-led campaigns. All because "profit without purpose isn't meaningful, and purpose without profit isn't possible."Thanks to my Founders, Rockstars and Good Rebels teams for teaching me so much and embracing being the only ones who do what you do. Thanks to my UKLT peers for creating high standards and high care working together everyday. Special thanks to Roy Benin and Seth Klugherz for bringing me into Mars, and to the many who have taken time to coach me over the years, including Adam Grant, Michelle Frost, Hank Izzo, Matthew Lloyd, Tracey Massey, Berta de Pablos-Barbier, Blas Maquivar, Andrew Clarke, Marc Carena and Rankin Carroll.Here’s to the next 10 years of Tomorrow Starts Today!

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Last week was what you imagine it is like to work at Mars Wrigley. It was Christmas in February!Our One Demand team had the 2024 UK Holiday Season sell in Slough by performing a pantomime that inspired our sales team. It was surreal stepping into an office filled with Christmas trees, mince pies and Mars chocolates! After 6 years in the UK, I find the 🇬🇧 pantomime tradition “interesting” but I would not miss another Mars Wrigley pantomime. Huge well done and a big “Oh yes you did!” To Jenny Watson , Nicola Thomas, Catherine Lawrence, Michael James Crossley, Sarah King, Scott Baird-Green and many more on our amazing S&G team! And who could forget the remarkable cameo from our very own Robin Hood — Matt Boulter!

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