The 1,600 square-foot retail space, which opened earlier this month, is Kilwin’s first in New England and features handmade chocolates, hand-dipped caramel apples, fudge, beverages, coffees and other desserts. 

Kilwin’s is a Michigan-based retailer of chocolates, ice cream and other confectionery products with more than 70 stores across the US. William Hoffman is the franchise owner of the Newport outlet. 

Cornerstone Design/Build is a construction firm that provides design and construction services throughout northeastern UK.