Dylan's Candy Bar facts for kids
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Industry | Confectionery |
Genre | Retail, online |
Founded | 2001 |
Founder | Dylan Lauren |
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Dylan's Candy Bar is a special chain of candy stores. It also sells candy to other businesses around the world. You can find these stores in places like New York City, East Hampton, and Los Angeles. They also have shops in some US airports. The company is owned by Dylan Lauren.
The Sweet Story of Dylan's Candy Bar
Dylan Lauren had a big dream when she created Dylan's Candy Bar. She was inspired by the famous story of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. She wanted to create a place that felt like a real-life candy wonderland.
A World of Candy and Art
Dylan's goal was to mix together fashion, art, and the fun world of candy. Her stores are known for being very colorful and creative. They are said to be some of the largest unique candy stores in the world. You can find about 7,000 different kinds of candies from all over the globe there! The original look and feel of the stores were created by Mayumi Ando.
Where You Can Find Them
At one point, Dylan's Candy Bar had more than twenty locations. However, some stores have closed over time. For example, the main store in New York City on 60th Street closed in 2021. Stores in Miami and Honolulu also closed. Today, you can still visit their locations in New York City, East Hampton, and Los Angeles. They also have shops in several airports across the United States.