The chocolatier, which was bought by Mars last year, said it is planning to open 25 new stores and hire 200 more people.

Places like Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Bristol, which already have strong shopping districts, could be prime candidates for new store openings, while wealthy towns and cities, like Cambridge, ...

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Hotel Chocolat saw its best ever Christmas for UK sales, as the retailer said it will open 25 new UK stores and hire 200 more people. The chocolate seller, which was bought by Mars last year ...