Sweet treat chain checks into Bridges
Sweet tooths are in for a treat when Hotel Chocolat opens its doors in Sunderland.
The popular chain, which has stores across the UK and Europe, is set to open in The Bridges on Friday, March 9.
Hotel Chocolat will be opposite River Island and will also be operating a café at the same site, selling a range of drinks and foods including hot chocolats, coffee chocolats and teaolats.
To herald its arrival, Hotel Chocolat is hosting a customer shopping day on March 16, where visitors will be offered free samples and get a 15% discount.
“It’s great news that a luxury brand like Hotel Chocolat is coming to Sunderland adding to our already strong retail offering,” said Andy Bradley, centre director.
“It’s a name that’s synonymous with quality and I’m sure it will be really well rein ceived – and enjoyed – by all our shoppers.”
Peter Harris, co-founder and development director of Hotel Chocolat, said: “We are thrilled to be expanding our portfolio with the launch of our first café store in Sunderland.
“Ideally placed in The Bridges, it promises to offer customers the perfect retreat, serving our signature cocoa-based drinks.”
It will be the latest new store to arrive at the shopping centre.
Earlier this year, The Pasta Factory opened its doors Market Square, opposite Bon Marche, offering a range of fresh homemade pasta and other authentic Italian dishes to eat in or take-away.
National chain Glamour Forever also extended its presence with a new unit next to H&M, offering a range of beauty services.
The company, which has retained its kiosk in the mall, is now giving shoppers the option of salon-based nail services, waxing, brow shaping, facials, massages, eyelash extensions, hairdressing and more.