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.