Hotel Chocolat warns on profits as inflationary pressures bite

Hotel Chocolat drinks

Specialist retailer Hotel Chocolat has issued its second profit warning of the year, blaming ongoing inflationary pressures and softening consumer sentiment.

In an update, the retailer said it is anticipating delivering revenues of £201.8m and underlying profit before tax of £0.3m for the 2023 financial year.

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