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THG Ingenuity partnership with Hotel Chocolat
THG Ingenuity partnership with Hotel Chocolat.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n RNS Number : 3704A\n THG Holdings PLC\n 29 September 2020\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 29th September 2020\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THG Holdings plc\n \n \n THG Ingenuity announces five-year partnership with Hotel Chocolat\n \n \n \n \n \n THG Ingenuity, the Technology Services division of \n THG Holdings plc (\"THG\" or the \"Group\"), a global technology platform, specialising in taking brands direct to consumers, today announces \n a five-year partnership with Hotel Chocolat, the UK based luxury chocolatier. The agreement will launch the brand's direct-to-consumer (DTC) offering in the United States, with the retailer accessing the full suite of services offered by THG Ingenuity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This digital partnership aligns Hotel Chocolat's expansion strategy into the US market with THG Ingenuity's cross-border expertise. THG Ingenuity will provide its enablement platform to the premium retailer, along with digital brand services and a complete fulfilment solution including chilled storage distribution. With the US Cocoa and Chocolate Market set to reach US$ 67.22bn by 2025* this new partnership will ensure Hotel Chocolat is well positioned to meet increased demand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By offering a DTC platform, the brand can build a more personalised relationship with its US-based customers and has the potential to generate\n a long-term, sustainable presence online. THG Ingenuity's brand-building services will also provide trading and marketing expertise as well as performance solutions and technological support. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THG Ingenuity's chilled fulfilment network offers the option for product personalisation as well as the use of several US warehouses to offer favourable delivery times to customers across the region. \n This network includes capabilities for customers based in New York and Los Angeles with next-day delivery available across both&nbs...