Kettering's built-up area had a population of 63,150 at the 2021 Census, a Northamptonshire town whose retail centre shifted indoors from Market Street and the surrounding streets when the Newborough Centre opened in 1977, later expanded and renamed the Newlands Centre in 1990.
The Shop, on Gold Street
Among Kettering's independents is The Shop, an old-fashioned sweet shop on Gold Street in the town centre stocking more than 400 varieties, from classic jars to modern favourites, serving customers in person and shipping across the UK. What makes it stand out isn't just the range but who runs it: The Shop is based out of Sweet Futures, a local social enterprise that gives young people with additional needs real work experience — learning new skills, building confidence, and working as part of a team in a genuine retail environment.
What a shop like this doesn't stock
The Shop is built around a jar and a paper bag, not a pallet. There's no 3kg bulk-bag range, no vegan-specific or halal-friendly selection sorted and ready, and no trade cases for a business or an event — that kind of volume isn't what a single town-centre shop is set up to hold, however good the range on the shelf.
Why Kettering shoppers order online anyway
For anything beyond a bag bought in person, ordering online and having it delivered is the more consistent option — no trip into town required, and no limit on how much you're buying at once.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Kettering included, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days. The range covers pick 'n' mix by the bag and tub, bulk bags from 1kg to 3kg, trade cases for events and businesses, vegan and halal-friendly sweets, retro favourites, and full chocolate ranges from the major brands.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver sweets to Kettering?
Yes — UK-wide, including Kettering, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Is there a good sweet shop in Kettering?
Yes — The Shop on Gold Street, run by Sweet Futures, a social enterprise for young people with additional needs — but it's a small independent, not a bulk supplier.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Kettering?
Not from a town-centre shop — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Kettering addresses instead.
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