(New York Jewish Week) — Stepping into Economy Candy on the Lower East Side feels like entering a time portal: There are Mary Jane caramels that were popular in the 1950s and Bazooka bubble gum packs ...

With US consumer confidence at historic lows, it's a tough time for retailers across the country. But in and around New York City one niche sector is expanding – candy stores. Mitchell Cohen, the ...

NEW YORK — Economy Candy’s shelves brim with sweets from around the world – gummies from Germany, lollipops from Spain, chocolates from Japan and a panoply of candies from across the U.S. Standing ...

Economy Candy has been open for three generations and is still making everyone's day just a little sweeter. NEW YORK -- If you're a fan of candy, here's a sugary surprise. We take you to New York City ...

Walk into Economy Candy on Manhattan's Lower East Side and you'll find what you'd expect from a multi-generation sweets store: floor-to-ceiling shelves chock-full of sugary treats, vintage candy bars ...

Kit Kats from Japan are displayed for sale at Economy Candy in New York's Lower East Side, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) NEW YORK (AP) — Economy Candy's shelves ...