Economy Candy

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Economy Candy
Industry Confectionery sales
Founded1937;88 years ago (1937) in New York City, New York, United States
Headquarters
United States
Area served
United States
Products Candies
Website https://economycandy.com/

Economy Candy is a family-owned candy store on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in New York City which stocks numerous branded candies, including older brands which are difficult to find elsewhere. [1] It was established in 1937. [2] The store celebrated its 85th anniversary with a Block party in July 2022. [3] In February 2023, the store announced its first expansion location in the Chelsea Market. [4]

Serious Eats described Economy Candy as the craziest and best candy store in New York City. [5]

The Cohen family, who owns the store also has a history of themselves working at the store. [6]

40°43′12″N73°59′1″W / 40.72000°N 73.98361°W / 40.72000; -73.98361

References

  1. ↑ Nadelson, Reggie (28 December 2021). "A New York Sweet Shop Out of Childhood Dreams". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ Soto, Kaly (28 October 2010). "Candy of All Stripes, in Stores in New York City". The New York Times.
  3. ↑ Weaver, Shaye (29 July 2022). "Economy Candy is throwing a block party to celebrate 85 years in business". Time Out New York.
  4. ↑ Orlow, Emma (3 February 2023). "New York Icon Economy Candy Is Expanding for First Time in Nearly 90 Years". Eater NY.
  5. ↑ Falkowitz, Max (9 August 2018). "A Tour of Economy Candy, the Best and Craziest Candy Store in NYC". Serious Eats.
  6. ↑ Berger, Joseph (2 September 2004). "Trendiness Among the Tenements". The New York Times.
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