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Giambri's is a historic candy shop and confectioner in Clementon, New Jersey. Italian born James Giambri immigrated to the U.S. in 1900 and opened the business in 1915 [1] in Philadelphia with help from wife Mary and sister Giovanina. He retired in 1971 his nephew Anthony Giambri, Sr., took over, relocating the company to Collingswood, New Jersey before purchasing the current location in Clementon in 1972 with his wife Josephine and five sons, Anthony, Joe, Sal, Matt, and Dave. It was rebuilt after a fire in 1979 and a second story was added. Anthony died in 1980 leaving his wife and five sons to continue the business. Giambri's is now run by Dave Giambri, his wife Patty and three children: Brielle, Sammi, and David, along with other family and hired staff. Giambri's is especially known for its lemon sticks. Other traditional offerings include candy sticks, candy canes, chocolates, and "stem roses". [2] in Philadelphia with help from wife Mary and sister Giovanina. He retired in 1971 his nephew Anthony Giambri, Sr., took over, relocating the company to Collingswood, New Jersey before purchasing the current location in Clementon in 1972 with his wife Josephine and five sons, Anthony, Joe, Sal, Matt, and Dave. It was rebuilt after a fire in 1979 and a second story was added. Anthony died in 1980 leaving his wife and five sons to continue the business. Giambri's is now run by Dave Giambri, his wife Patty and three children: Brielle, Sammi, and David, along with other family and hired staff. Giambri's is especially known for its lemon sticks. Other traditional offerings include candy sticks, candy canes, chocolates, and "stem roses". [3] Giambri's candies and chocolates are sold at their retail store and by various retailers.

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References

  1. ↑ "For a family of candy-makers calling remains as sweet as ever". The Philadelphia Inquirer. February 1994.
  2. ↑ Rose Bowl Best Bets by Ellen Stern Vol. 10, No. 25 The Philadelphia Inquirer
  3. ↑ Rose Bowl Best Bets by Ellen Stern Vol. 10, No. 25 New York June 20, 1977 - Page 45
  4. ↑ "NJ Family Business of the Year Awards". Fairleigh Dickinson University.
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