Ashley Reinsmith, Creative & Coordinator Extraordinaire, and Terese McDonald, founder, have taken the Chicago-based Candyality stores to the next level of confectionery retail.
There was a time when Sherwood Brands, Inc. sold everything from plush toys to Christmas gift baskets. But the U.S. producer of seasonal sweets, novelty items and holiday gift baskets is no more. Sherwood Brands and its affiliates eventually succumbed to the effects of a challenging economy, and starting on Feb. 24 company assets will be liquidated in a series of auctions.
Life-long confectionery veteran Pierson Clair was “thrilled” to receive Candy Industry’s 66th Kettle Award. His achievements, which include steering Brown & Haley toward double-digit growth and repealing a candy tax in Washington State, underscore his and the industry’s spirit.
Sweet Services, Inc.’s Mark Lehmann, operations manager, and Pete Chronos, vice president, offer consumers and retailers access to 1,000 different treats right at their fingertips with a booming online business.