The co-founders of Hotel Chocolat, Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris, both netted £144 million from the sale of the retailer to Mars last year. The overall deal saw the US confectionery giant pay £534 ...

Luxury chocolate manufacturer and retailer Hotel Chocolat announced plans to open 25 new stores across the country and hire an additional 200 staff, following its "best ever" Christmas.

The chocolate seller, which was bought by Mars last year, made 10% more in sales over the festive period in 2024 than the previous year.

And it also plans to open two new stores as part of a US expansion plan. The co-founders of Hotel Chocolat, Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris, both netted £144 million from the sale of the retailer to ...