In early 2026, Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli announced robust worldwide organic growth of 12.4 percent for 2025, with approximately 620 Lindt stores operating globally. Despite economic uncertainty, inflationary pressures, and subdued consumer sentiment, North America delivered solid organic growth of 8.9 percent. The region gained further momentum in the second half of the year, posting 11.9 percent organic growth, fueled by strong performances from Lindor and Excellence, the successful retail and wholesale launch of Lindt Dubai Style Chocolate, and growth in the baking segment at Ghirardelli. Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, the Group reaffirmed its medium- to long-term organic sales growth target of six to eight percent. Operating in Canada under Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada) Inc., the brand has about 50 Lindt Chocolate Shops across the country. Earlier in February, the chain’s first opening in Canada was a 2500 square foot unit at Orchard Park Mall in Kelowna. Featuring the company’s seasonal offerings like Lindor truffles and its exclusive Gold Bunny creations, the shops generally locate in enclosed malls, high-traffic street fronts and big box centres in major markets, the Lindt stores usually vary from 500 to 2000 square feet. Jeff Berkowitz at Aurora Retail Group is handling the site selection in Canada and the United States.
Aurora Retail Group, 1635 Sherbrooke St West, Suite 300, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1E2 (Jeff Berkowitz – 514/824-6727 jberkowitz@auroraretailgroup.com)
Lindt & Sprungli Canada Inc., 181 University Ave., Suite 900, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2T3 (866/374-1914 www.lindt.ca)