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Sweets Lovers Have a Home at Candiqueen’s

Barnegat Township, NJ - This summer, a really sweet spot has sprouted up in Barnegat Township – Candiqueen’s, at 237 South Main St. (Route 9). The owner, Gwen Lucas, had more than 20 years of... more »

Newton Candy Store is a Cornucopia of Colors and Confections

Newton, NJ - Maria-Victoria Gicala recently opened Maria's Sweets & Candy Shoppe on Spring Street, in Newton."I was looking to open some sort of business and candy is happy and cheerful," she said.Getting startedAfter thoroughly... more »

Shepperd’s Candy Celebrates 60 Years With Return of Caramel Corn

Butte, MT - Shepperd’s Candy is making its dreamy caramel corn again — just in time to celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary.The longtime Butte confectionery that’s as old school as your grandmother’s hand-scrawled recipes recently... more »

Sweet Stuff

Holden, MA - John Goodhile takes his chocolate seriously, all day long.He recently opened Stewart’s Chocolates, in the circa 1803 white house by Goodhile’s Store at the corner of Wachusett and Manning streets. And since... more »

Goodies is Good as Ever after 25 Years

Highland Park, IL - It’s been 25 years since three women, all of whom were stay-at-home moms at the time, decided to open up a chocolate, candy and gift shop in downtown Highland Park. Today,... more »

Whimsical Candy: How a Chicago Candy Store Owners is Creating Delicious Treats

Chicago, IL - At three years old, Chris Kadow-Dougherty packed her little pink suitcase and tried running away to the candy store. Her mother found her at the corner and brought her back home.“It’s taken... more »

Make a Fun Stop at Lollipop Station

Culpeper, VA - Faith Gill still smiles when she thinks about the two little girls who came to see her new shop in downtown Culpeper.They were so awestruck as they stood at the entrance of... more »

Customers Crazy for Half Nuts

West Allis, WI - For 24 years, Mary and William Ziegler have owned and operated candy and nut shop, Half Nuts, 9617 W. Greenfield Ave., in West Allis. Over the decades, they have seen a... more »

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This year’s outlook is just peachy.The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/📸: Photo courtesy of Mud Pie. ... See MoreSee Less
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