Hotel Chocolat Confectionery Industry Case Study: Edexcel Business Paper 3 2026

This case study is designed for the A Level Edexcel Business Paper 3 (9BS0/03) 2026, following the official Confectionery Industry research context. It provides a high-quality, exam-style extract focused on Hotel Chocolat and reflects the challenge and tone of the real Paper 3 exam.

Includes:

• Three exam-style questions (8, 10 and 12 marks)
• Full guided mark schemes for each question
• High-quality extract written in Paper 3 style

The extract explores key strategic issues including rapid expansion, financial pressure, store closures, UK-market focus, digital reliance, and premium-brand competition. It offers strong contextual material to help students develop applied analysis and evaluation skills for Paper 3.

This resource is ideal for class teaching, independent revision, or mock exams.

An excellent preparation tool for students aiming for top marks in the 2026 Edexcel A-Level Business Paper 3.