James Lawrence Slattery was born in Queens on Nov. 24, 1944, into a complicated family. His mother, Theresa Phelan, was the ...

Nostalgic decorations and vintage candy signage are woven throughout the space, giving the store a character that feels warm ...

Delaware County residents with a massive sweet tooth will soon have a new place to pick up all their favorite treats – and maybe a few new favorites. Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop, a Pittsburgh-based chain ...

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — A southern Indiana candy shop has been voted the best in America for the second year in a row. On Tuesday, Schimpff's Confectionery announced it had defended the title of Best ...

It seems almost unthinkable that Sleepy Hollow — a village synonymous with Halloween — didn't have a candy shop. That is, until Ossining resident Kate Bolger was laid off from her job in the ...

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — An iconic, family-owned candy store in southern Indiana is asking for votes to repeat their win as the best candy store in America. Schimpff's Confectionery, which has been ...

Five months after losing her husband, Lee S. Zimmerman, to pancreatic cancer, Donna Zimmerman is ensuring the family’s beloved Penbrook nut and candy business keeps running. The third-generation owner ...

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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A small business is feeling the ripple effects of the 22nd Street Bridge closure. The owner of the Purple Penguin Candy Emporium, Gigi Spinks, says the drop in traffic following ...

The candy retail industry has suffered from a combination of economic issues this year, including fallout from higher cocoa prices, rising labor costs, and consumers cutting back their spending on ...

A beloved chain of candy stores is closing up shop. In a statement, Lammes Candies, a Texas institution, attributed the closure to “unprecedented economic pressures and current market conditions.” The ...

View post: Drivers In 5 Southern States Face Summer Speeding Crackdown Lammes Candies is closing after 141 years due to "changing market conditions." The Airport Boulevard main store remains open ...