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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.
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Shamrock Shake vs. Peeps: We Rank the 7 Best Seasonal Foods
There's a season for everything, including food.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What You Can Learn From 8 Kids Already Making a Million Dollars
There is no age discrimination in entrepreneurship.
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Pepsi Files Patent to Put Pop Rocks in Granola Bars
In yet another food mashup, PepsiCo is hoping to make granola pop with the addition of "carbonated candy" like Pop Rocks.
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!