Candy
News and Articles About Candy
Food
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Pretty Soon, You Can Try Some Kit Kat Sushi
Here's one of the most innovative food mashups we've seen.
Food
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7 Things You Didn't Know About Pocky
It's Pocky Day, so snap into some tasty facts about this mysterious Japanese treat.
Acquisitions
Hershey Rejects $23 Billion Mondelez Takeover Offer
The snub underscores the challenges Mondelez Chief Executive Irene Rosenfeld faces in wooing Hershey's controlling shareholder, the Hershey Trust, a $12 billion charity created by the eponymous company's founder a century ago.
Candy
For Candy Companies, Easter Is the Sweetest Day of the Year
In the week before Easter last year, Americans bought $823 million in creme-filled eggs, chocolate rabbits and colored marshmallow Peeps, according to Nielsen data.
Valentine's Day
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From Candy, to Flowers to Cards, Valentine's Day Is Good Business (Infographic)
Love may be a matter of the heart, but as these illustrations show, it also helps drive the economy.
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Inside Retail-tainment Hub Dylan's Candy Bar
The founder of the luxe candy retailer designed her store to make people smile. She explains how she does it.
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How Dylan Lauren Makes Time for Family, Fitness and Even Her Dog
The luxe candy brand founder shares her scheduling secret.
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Dylan's Candy Bar Founder: Why Malls Aren't For Every Business
The sweets mogul runs through this checklist before opening a new retail location.
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Dylan's Candy Bar Founder: To Stay Focused, Follow Your Gut
The founder of this luxe candy brand says it's important for entrepreneurs to listen to everyone, but ultimately there's only voice that matters.
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Opening a New Store? This Candy Retailer Used Locale as Inspiration
Dylan's Candy Bar used Union Square's history to guide its new store's design.
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Dylan Lauren on Making Candy Glamorous
The founder of Dylan's Candy Bar explains why building an experience is key to forging a luxe lifestyle brand.
Young Entrepreneurs
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9-Year-Old Entrepreneur Launches Teeth-Friendly Lollipop Company
Zollipops are the creation of one innovative, young thinker who knew there was a market for treats that tasted good and were good for you.
Food
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Nestle Candy Products Will Get Slightly Less Junky This Year
The company has committed to removing artificial flavors and colors by the end of 2015.
Leadership
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Tootsie Roll Appoints 83-Year-Old Widow as CEO; Sale Rumors Swirl
Ellen Gordon, 83, will succeed her 95-year-old husband, Melvin, who was the oldest CEO of any company listed on the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Candy has typically been a sugary treat available in mom-and-pop owned businesses as well as franchises and chains but clever entrepreneurs have found candy to be a successful venture when they create the right atmosphere and customer experience. Successful candy businesses include Dylan's Candy Bar and It's Sugar!
