Thornton's Luxury hot Chocolate Powder 1.6kg (1.6)

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This box is no exception, bringing together some of our finest creations… from our much-loved Continental range – inspired by travels across Europe, to Classic – a celebration of our nation’s most loved chocolates and finally to Thorntons Pearls with their delicious centres, just perfect for sharing. Say hello to the Top 10 Hot Chocolate Bombes available to buy in the UK! These hot chocolate bombes with marshmallows are made by award-winning chocolatiers, and make the tastiest drinking chocolate around. Simply place a choc bombe into a mug, add warm milk and watch in in amazement as the mini marshmallows appear. Location is also an important factor; Waitrose stores don’t tend to be centrally located unlike say the convenience arms of Tesco – Express and Metro – and with many Hotel Chocolat stores located on the high street and as concessions in areas such as train stations, this should limit competition between the two,” Elliot told Retail Gazette.

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The classic copper clad Velvetiser is chic, stylish and on-trend, with looks good enough to grace any kitchen countertop. And we even supply a pair of podcups that just fit into the palm of your hand. So you can cradle that chocolate goodness as you savour every sip. Rich, creamy and decadent, why not indulge yourself with the ultimate in hot chocolate?The solution under ex-CEO Jonathan Hart when he was appointed in late 2010, had been to pump out higher volumes of boxed chocolates to supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol forecourts. But it was a disaster. It was Thorntons’ failure to successfully embrace ecommerce that played a significant factor in its decline,” he said. We’re the leading provider of coffee and tea to go machines, offering bespoke solutions that meet the needs of your business. We pride ourselves on offering the highest quality products and services, which is why we’ve partnered with the best brands in the business. Just choose your flavour. Add our flakes of real chocolate to your choice of dairy, plant milk or water. Then press the button and let the patented velvetising process deliver luxurious cloud-like chocolate velvet. Made with real Thornton’s chocolate, this hot chocolate drink is everything you wish for in a hot chocolate.

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In June Thorntons retail director Sarah Ingram retired, to be replaced by Adam Goddard, who has been “instrumental”, says Ferrero, in shaping its US retail strategy. But the majority of his experience is in fmcg, including eight years for Ferrero UK working with the major supermarkets. Suzi Bentley-Tanner, strategy director at creative agency Engine Transformation, argued that Thorntons diluted its positioning as a premium confectioner when it became available on many supermarket shelves, and ultimately became a mass product. Hotel Chocolat’s partnership with Waitrose marks an extension of its existing relationship with the John Lewis Partnership. Thirlwell explained that the partnership was not just about “shoving a box of Hotel Chocolat’s products on a shelf next to Thorntons and Cadbury’s”, but rather about “carving out zones where it can have a bit of air and light around it”. We’ve been making our delicious chocolates for over 100 years, exploring flavours and textures, to create new recipes and finesse your favourites for you to enjoy. Our Chocolate Makers drawon our rich British heritage and their knowledge of what you love, working passionately to ensure that every first bite of Thorntons is as pleasurable as the last.​Entering the fmcg market meant they had to promote the hell out of it [the product],” a chocolate industry source says. “But it was seen as a way to keep the lights on.” Unfortunately, the strategy had the unwanted side effect of eroding the brand value built up over a hundred years. It was really just about two humans talking to each other rather than matters going to litigation,” Thirlwell told Retail Gazette. Established in 1911, Thorntons was in poor shape long before Ferrero acquired it. Its time as a listed company will be remembered for a string of profit warnings as it struggled to adapt the dilapidated and sprawling estate of almost 400 stores to the modern world. Ferrero understood when it acquired Thorntons that a long-term investment was required, with a strategic plan put in place to secure a sustainable future for the business, a spokeswoman for the group says. It was during this time that Hotel Chocolat founder and chief executive Angus Thirlwell decided to go for a hot chocolate with then-Waitrose boss to “defuse” the situation. Especially when he discovered that both retailers had many customers in common. When Michele died in 2015, third generation Giovanni hit the acquisition trail, starting with Thorntons, which he saw as a brand to compete with Cadbury in terms of heritage and consumer awareness.

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As Hotel Chocolat has demonstrated, offers such as a subscription box service, a diverse core product offering such as coffee and alcoholic drinks, and an ethical business model named “Engaged Ethics scheme” have been proving popular with consumers. The newest convert, opened in Belfast in March, saw an immediate 244% sales uplift – before the pandemic forced the business to shut all its stores. We put a lot of love into all we do and hope that you’ll enjoy this special collection as much as we’ve enjoyed curating it for you. The codename for Ferrero’s top-secret plan to buy Thorntons was ‘Project Cinderella’. But the Italian confectionery giant’s first-ever branded acquisition has been no fairytale.Arguably, Thorntons’ offerings in supermarkets gave it a run-of-the-mill effect with its products being readily available. Although its products appeared mass market, its prices still suggested a premium product. Bentley-Tanner added that the danger remains that with 100 stores, the Waitrose partnership could “cannibalise” high street sales for Hotel Chocolat.