Allow me to state the obvious: Candy ain’t just for kids. As a matter of fact, I’d argue that the majority of candy — and the plethora of candy stores that have cropped up in the past decade — aims squarely at the over-21 crowd. Sophisticated tastes (think buttery toffee flavored with curry and coconut, […]
Dylan Lauren, daughter of legendary fashion designer Ralph Lauren, must have been paying careful attention to her dad’s clothing empire when she was growing up. The younger Lauren now runs a booming candy company, Dylan’s Candy Bar, which has 13 locations, including a colorful shop on Michigan Avenue that is guaranteed to bring smiles to […]
It’s almost creepy how much money Americans spend on Halloween each year — $6.8 Billion in 2011, according to the National Retail Federation. This includes costumes and décor, but rest assured a hefty chunk is spent on candy, much of which will end up in your kids’ Trick-or-Treat bags. And while you can help […]
