Charbonnel et Walker has reported higher sales
(Picture: Charbonnel et Walker)Charbonnel et Walker, the luxury chocolatier that was founded in London in 1875, has revealed a sales jump helped by high demand for corporate gifts.
The retailer, whose first branch was on Bond Street, said Christmas trading was “extremely busy” across its shops, online and wholesale business.
It added that there was an increase in corporate orders as companies flocked to buy treats including truffle boxes and hampers for staff and clients.
That good performance came on top of strong corporate gift sales a year earlier, as bosses looked to thank employees for work during the pandemic.
Accounts just filed show turnover in the year to April 2022 jumped 29.8% to £15.7 million, and pre-tax profits improved to £1.9 million from £995,278.
During the period UK turnover leapt 40.3% to £11 million.
The business started when Edward VII, (then the Prince of Wales) encouraged the introduction of Madame Charbonnel, known for making fine chocolates in Paris, to jewellery and hat box maker Mrs. Walker from London. Today the company is owned by part of Canada’s Weston family.
