Mars is offering almost $700 million to buy Hotel Chocolat. The British company was founded 30 years ago by Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris. They stand to become about $180 million richer if the ...

If ever there was a sweet takeover deal, then surely today's extraordinary offer by candy giant Mars to acquire Hotel Chocolat is it. The global confectionery business has announced that it will ...

Hotel Chocolat has 131 stores in the U.K. (Philip Toscano/Zuma Press) Mars wants more chocolate. The family-owned food giant behind Snickers and M&Ms has reached a $662 million agreement to buy ...

CHICAGO, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago's chocolate lovers are in for a treat as Hotel Chocolat, the renowned UK-based chocolatier, opens two new retail stores in the city's vibrant Lincoln ...

The retailer has already found success with its Velvetiser Café format, which was named after the popular hot chocolate gadget sold by Hotel Chocolat. Ian Mackie, head of Velvetiser Café ...