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Sept 2021
Hotel Chocolat to open cafe in Harrogate
A new Hotel Chocolat cafe is to open on Harrogate's James Street next month.
The nationwide brand currently has a shop on James Street but is set to open a new store across the road for its for chocolate-loving customers.
The new store, in the former jewellers Swarovski, will replace the company's other shop and include a cafe.
It is due to open on October 18. Builders are currently on site renovating the unit.
The new store is recruiting a full-time retail assistant as well as a temporary position for Christmas.
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In July last year Angus Thirlwell, co-founder and chief executive of Hotel Chocolat, listed Harrogate as one of its "high flying locations" alongside York Designer Outlet and Beverley.
The unit was occupied over summer by Ellie Warburtons pop-up shop, selling premium cakes and hot drinks.
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