About this deal
The Ferrero group had always shunned acquisitions, relying on the ingenuity of founder Pietro and then son Michele, with the invention of global powerhouse brands such as Nutella and Ferrero Rocher.
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What is more, the whole family can gather around and witness the magical results of these viral sensations. The accounts for 2019 are way out of date; the 2020 results will be even worse, given the collapse in high street footfall.
More original than a box of chocolates and more memorable than a Mother’s Day card, Thornton’s delicious chocolate bombs are the perfect tonic for winding down with loved ones on Mother’s Day. I’ve built the brand so I’m most protective about it and failure isn’t going to happen on my watch,” he said. AO World boss John Roberts told The Times last month that sales were now “lapping the spike” of last year thanks to the tie-up. 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. 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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This investment will give the site new opportunities for growth and profitability,” a Ferrero spokeswoman says. At one time in the UK, if you wanted a nicer bar of chocolate than Bournville, there wasn’t anywhere to go but Thorntons.It was really just about two humans talking to each other rather than matters going to litigation,” Thirlwell told Retail Gazette.