The deal saw the US confectionery giant pay £534m for the UK brand, which had previously shut down its five American stores before changing ownership. Co-founder of Hotel Chocolat, Angus Thirlwell.

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, made 10% ...

Hotel Chocolat enjoyed its best ever Christmas, with UK sales hitting record highs. The chocolatier, snapped up by Mars last year, is set to spread even more joy with plans to open 25 new UK ...

Hotel Chocolat hailed its best-ever UK Christmas sales, as it gears up for its latest attempt to crack the US under new owner Mars. The premium chocolatier’s total year-on-year sales grew 10.4% ...

Hotel Chocolat saw record UK sales over the key Christmas period, as it geared up to open a series of new stores. Sales at the business soared 10.4% year on year for the 4 weeks to 29 December ...

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 ...