Thorntons fate of store closures poses further high street challengesOne of the biggest breaking news items of this week was undoubtedly the decision to close all of Thorntons stores in the UK amid ongoing pandemic trading challenges that is set to affect a total of 600 jobs in the long-established business. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Thorntons confirms plans to close UK stores amid pandemic challengesUK confectionery brand Thorntons has confirmed none of its 61 British stores is set to reopen following the coronavirus pandemic, which it said had created a ‘tough and challenging retail environment,’ writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate
Godiva set to close US stores in response to the coronavirus pandemicPremium chocolate business Godiva is reportedly is set to close all 128 of its US stores by the end of March, which has been attributed to ‘waning demand’ for physical retail amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate
