Dylan's Candy Bar
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| Company type | Privately owned |
|---|---|
| Industry | Confectionery |
| Genre | Retail, e-commerce |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | Dylan Lauren |
| Headquarters | |
| Website | dylanscandybar.com |
Dylan's Candy Bar operates as a specialty candy retail chain and confectionery wholesaler, with outlets situated in New York City, East Hampton, New York, and Los Angeles, California. Additionally, its products are available in multiple US airports and through international wholesale channels.[1] The company is under the ownership of Dylan Lauren.
History
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The inspiration behind the creation of Dylan's Candy Bar came from Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, with Lauren aiming to establish what is claimed to be the "largest unique candy store worldwide".[2] Lauren expressed her vision as blending fashion, art, and popular candy culture into one experience.[3] The establishment offers an extensive selection of approximately 7,000 candy varieties sourced globally.[4] The original Creative Director responsible for the brand’s aesthetic and design was Mayumi Ando.[5][6] Furthermore, Dylan's Candy Bar has engaged in a co-branding partnership with Holt Renfrew located in Vancouver, British Columbia.[7]
At its height, Dylan's Candy Bar operated over twenty stores.[8] However, financial challenges led to the closure of its flagship store on the Upper East Side at 60th Street and 3rd Avenue in 2021.[9] Additionally, outlets in Miami and Honolulu have ceased operations.[10][11]
References
- ↑ "Store Locator". Dylan's Candy Bar. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ↑ Rose Quintiliano and Kelly Olszuk (August 22, 2010). "Celebrities, Perfumes and Chocolates!". Canyon News. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
- ↑ Janhavi Kumar (June 21, 2010). "Candy Queen: Dylan Boesnach-Lauren, the daughter of billionaire fashion designer Ralph Lauren, has found her own sweet spot". Forbes.
- ↑ "Summit Up 9-1-10: Home of the clueless fashionistas". Summit Daily News. September 1, 2010.
- ↑ "DYLAN'S CANDY BAR STYLE GUIDE" (PDF).
- ↑ "Foodie Friday: Mrs. Willy Wonka".
- ↑ Catherine Dunwoody (April 10, 2010). "Dylan's Candy Bar at Holt Renfrew". Vancouver Sun.
- ↑ Coleman-Lochner, Lauren (2021-02-10). "Dylan's Candy Bar Flagship Store Put Up for Lease After 20 Years". Bloomberg.com.
- ↑ Rebong, Kevin; Jones, Sasha (2021-02-09). "Dylan's Candy Bar NYC Flagship Closed". The Real Deal.
- ↑ "Dylan's Candy Shop in Waikiki to close up shop". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. 2024-03-11.
- ↑ Marr, Madeleine (2021-04-13). "No more sugar rush: This popular candy store on Miami Beach just closed after 10 years". Miami Herald.
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