Hotel Chocolat savours record Christmas sales amid expansion plan 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 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 million for the UK brand, which had previously shut down its five American stores before changing ownership.
“Despite consumers continuing to feel the pinch, they went for quality this Christmas and we posted strong sales across our accessible price points from the £5.95 chocolate-filled table cracker right up to our £200 velvetiser experience hamper.”.
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.
