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Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey
Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey Gift buying and date expenses for Valentine’s Day may reach new heights as Americans plan to spend more than ever on loved ones, a new survey said. US consumers will spend an estimated $27.5 billion in 2025, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. That would surpass the previous record of $27.4 billion in 2020 and 2024's total of $25.8 billion. Valentine's Day shoppers will spend an average of $188.81, slightly up from $185.81 in 2024. More than 56 percent plan to celebrate the holiday, an increase from 53 percent in 2024. M…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Warning Issued After Nationwide Recall Of Popular Candy Bar Warning Issued After Nationwide Recall Of Popular Candy Bar
Warning Issued After Nationwide Recall Of Popular Candy Bar Federal authorities have issued a nationwide warning after the recall of a popular candy bar. Gardners Candies, based in Tyrone, PA, has voluntarily recalled its Cappuccino Meltaway Bars due to undeclared tree nuts (cashews), posing a serious risk to those with allergies. What to Know: Affected Products: 1.25-ounce packages of Cappuccino Meltaway Bars. Distribution: Sold across the country through retail stores and mail orders starting Sunday, Sept. 1. Packaging: The bars are in white plastic wrappers marked with lot #082725 and an expiration date of Aug. 27, 2025. They can also be found …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester 'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester
'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events Across Westchester For those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth as Halloween approaches, a mobile candy van might just be the perfect solution. Candy Zoo, run by a team of three mothers, is a moving candy truck that is available to rent for private events and can be found throughout the tri-state area, including Westchester County, Fairfield County, and the Englewood area, according to one of the business's founders, Karen Benett. The truck sells more than 200 brands of candy and goes to weddings, birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, corporate events, and more, Benett said. The idea for the business sprouted…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Starburst, Life Savers, Skittles Gummies Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Strand Starburst, Life Savers, Skittles Gummies Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Strand
Starburst, Life Savers, Skittles Gummies Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Metal Strand Mars Wrigley Confectionary has recalled certain candy products because the products may have a thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag. The company announced on Friday, May 13, that it is recalling specific varieties of Skittles Gummies, Starburst Gummies, and Life Saver gummies after receiving reports from consumers about the metal strand. The products were distributed in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The following products are included in the recall A list of the recalled productsUnited States Food & Drug Administration A list of the recalled pr…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Get Your Freak Shake Here: Westchester's Sugar Hi Is A 'Sweet' Destination Get Your Freak Shake Here: Westchester's Sugar Hi Is A 'Sweet' Destination
Get Your Freak Shake Here: Westchester's Sugar Hi Is A 'Sweet' Destination Westchester must have a sweet tooth. This story  -- about twin sisters opening a candy, cake and ice cream shop in Armonk -- was one of the most popular Daily Voice stories of 2017. What follows is the original piece, which ran in late October.  Hilary Assael plans to ruin your diet  ---and make your life "sweeter." Her new bakery, Sugar Hi, which she runs with her twin sister Elissa Weinhoff, an EMT with the Armonk Fire Department, opened Sunday, Oct. 22 and promises lots of cronuts, cakes, candy (including high-end chocolate), freak shakes, homemade pop tarts,oversized rice cris…

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by Jeanne Muchnick