Hotel Chocolat celebrates record Christmas sales

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, with the 21 and 23 December being its busiest shopping days both online and in-store.
The chocolatier’s Velvetiser in-store cafes also grew 33% year on year.
Hotel Chocolat founder and global CEO Angus Thirlwell said: “This Christmas was our most successful to date and testament to the dedicat