These confectionery retail innovations range from alternative candy stores to whimsical ice cream parlors. Marrying fun flavors with decor that is equally as bold, these examples range from minimalist to quirky spaces that are inviting to those seeking to satisfy their sweet tooth.
When looking at notable brand activations, standouts include Cadbury's holiday chocolate grotto which surprised fans before Christmas along with the brand's creme egg cafe that served up a menu inspired by the popular Easter treat. Another standout is KitKat's candy-themed museum activation that recounts the history of the iconic brand, while spotlighting some of its most unique flavor combinations.
Stark bakeries, chocolate factory retailers and experimental dessert popups round off this list and boast memorable design details like sculptural merchandising displays and interactive elements for visitors to enjoy.
25 Confectionery Retail Innovations
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Mobile Double Decker Cafes
London's 'B Bakery' Offers an Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
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Pastel-Hued Textured Patisseries
This Spanish Patisserie Boasts a Mesmerizing Ceiling
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Minimalist Dessert Bars
Las Vegas' 'Sweets Raku' Serves Up Delicate Japanese Desserts
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DIY Donut Shops
Los Angeles' 'Donut Friend Lets Customers Design Their Own Donut Sandwich
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Charming Rustic Patisseries
This Perth Bakery Features a Rustic Design and Quality Menu
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Minimalist Yogurt Shops
The Le Pur Pop-Up Shop Boasts a Clean and Fresh Design
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Festive Chocolate-Covered Pop-Ups
The Cadbury Christmas Grotto is Part of Its UK Advent Tour
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Branded Chocolate Museums
Tokyo's Kit Kat Museum Explores Confections from 1973 to Present
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Blackout Hybrid Cafe Branding
The Branding for Nord is Targeted at Discerning Millennial Consumers
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Contemporary Sweet Shops
This Candy Store Has an Appealing, Modern Aesthetic
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Confectionery Retail Experiences
The Noosa Chocolate Factory is Located in Brisbane
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Alternative Candy Shops
'Sweet Addictions Candy' Sells Foreign and Rare Confectioneries
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Experimental Dessert Pop-Ups
The Drawing Room is a Bakery and Bar that Roams New York City
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Cinematic Anime Bakeries
The Animated Kiki's Bakery is Brought to Life with a Location in Japan
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Artistic Patisserie Branding
This Swiss Patisserie Boasts Bold and Attractive Pastry Branding
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Hazelnut Spread Pop-Ups
This Temporary Nutella Store Offered Personalized Jars for Consumers
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Jewelry-Themed High Tea Experiences
The Peninsula Hotel Offers a Tiffany & Co. Tea Service
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Beauty Branded Tea Parties
Benefit Cosmetics Created an Activation Around a British Tradition
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Iconic Candy-Themed Cafes
The 'Cadbury Creme Egg Cafe' Celebrates a Beloved Easter Treat
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Whimsical Creamery Parlours
Dondurma Dükkanı's Ice-Cream Shop Offers a Feminine Nod to Diners
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Pristine Bakery Courtyards
Bread and Butter Bakery is a Serene Space in Hong Kong
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Stark Chocolate Shops
The Mast Brothers Chocolaterie is a Blank Canvas for Displays
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Whimsical Family Tea Parties
The Sanderson Hotel Turns Afternoon Tea into a Kid-Friendly Affair
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LEGO-Decorated Cheese Bakeries
This Bakery Sells Traditional Japanese Food Products
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Modern Monochrome Bakeries
This Modern Patisserie Offers Dynamic High-End Desserts
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Whipped Candy Ice Creams
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Citrusy Chocolate Ice Creams
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All-Pink Corner Shops
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Ice Cream-Inspired Candy Bars
The KitKat Chocolate Mint Ice Cream is Available in Japan
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Expansive Halloween Candy Collections
The Mars Wrigley 2023 Halloween Candies are Spooky
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Collaboration Candy Bar Donuts
Krispy Kreme KitKat and Aero Doughnuts Come in Two Varieties
Churro-Flavored Chocolate Bars
Kit Kat Debuts a New Churro Flavor Inspired by National Churro Day
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
Candy-Themed Pop-Up Shops
The HI-CHEW Bite-Size Candy Shop is Opening in New York City
Dual-Flavor Marshmallow Candies
Swizzels Squashies Strawberry & Cream Updates a Classic Treat
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Bird-Shaped Marshmallow Treats
Peeps is Set to Launch Four New Products at Different Retailers
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Business-Oriented Dessert Mixes
Nestlé Professional Debuts the New Milkybar and Aero Dessert Mixes
Ice Cream-Inspired Candy Bars
These Nestlé Sharing Bags Come in Four Flavor Options
Celebratory Cartoon Candy Bars
This New Japanese KitKat Flavor Showcases Sanrio Characters
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Whimsical Candy Suites
Haribo's Treat Retreat Immerses All Ages in a Whimsically Joyful Experience
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Expansive Easter Product Ranges
The Mars Wrigley Easter 2024 Range Has Eight New Products
Whimsical Dessert Drinks
Wonka Inspired Candy Can's Caramel Fudge and Toffee Apple Flavors
Deep-Fried Candy Bar Desserts
These Kushi Katsu Tanaka Desserts are Made with KitKat
Wafer Chocolate Bar Cereals
Nestlé KitKat Cereal Has a Familiar Texture and Taste in Every Bite
Ice Cream Advent Calendars
Double Rainbow Sweetens December with 12 Days of Ice Cream
Decadent Dessert Bars
The Dessert Bar by Divine Deliciously Brightens Everyday Occasions
Decadent Chocolate Snack Cakes
These New Mr Kipling Cakes are Part of its Signature Collection
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Cereal-Inspired Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Cereal-sly Delicious Series Plays with Breakfast Flavors
Paper-Based Chocolate Packaging
Mars Swaps Out its Plastic Wrappers for Paper in a Tesco Trial
Doll-Themed Ice Creams
Cold Stone Creamery Debuts a Barbie-Inspired 'Pink Cotton Candy Ice Cream'
Dipped Cookie Sandwiches
Sundae Shoppe Adds a Layer of Indulgence to Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Artisan-Inspired Private Label Chocolates
These Tesco Chocolate Bars Come in 10 Varieties
Exciting Ice Cream Collaborations
Ida Nelson Collaborates with the Museum of Ice Cream in Chicago
Bottled Popcorn Kits
Popcorn Kitchen's Kits are Giftable, Flavorful and Decadent
Swedish-Style Better-for-You Treats
N!CK's Launches Light Ice Cream Bars
Licorice Pop-Up Shops
Lakrids by Bülow is on a Mission to Make People Love a Divisive Treat
Sour Easter Snack Boxes
The Cadbury Dairy Milk & Sour Patch Kids is Sweet and Tart
Gen X Candy Campaigns
Klondike's Bar-cade Campaign Engages Gen X Consumers
Cinematic Chocolate Experiences
Hershey's Great Candy Expedition Offers an Immersive Experience
Crunchy Dessert-Flavored Candies
Skittles Desserts Capture the Tastes of Classic Treats
Anniversary-Honoring Chocolate Products
These KitKat Bars Celebrate 50 Years in Japan
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Candied Fruit Show Kitchens
Co.arch Studio Designs a Slick Pop-up Space for Cesarin
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
Candy Bar-Themed Donuts
Cadbury Crunchie Doughnuts from Baker & Baker are Indulgent
Cookie Candy Bar Coffees
The Original Donut Shop Twix K-Cup Pods Boast a Familiar Flavor
Americana Travel Candy Products
These New Products From MWITR Include M&M's and Maltesers SKUs
Low-Cost Candy Bar Cakes
The Galaxy Caramel Cake is Arriving at Retailers in the UK
Biscuit Candy Bar Boxes
The Nestlé Big Biscuit Box is Packed with 69 Assorted Candy Bars
Laser-Engraved Chocolate Bars
Cadbury Created Dairy Milk Bars with Laser-Etching Technology
Globally Inspired Jelly Beans
BRACH'S Desserts of the World Jelly Beans Explore Global Flavors
Legacy Chocolate Brand Packaging
The Cadbury 200th Anniversary is Being Marked with Retro Branding
Multi-Colored Chocolate Bars
Moodbreaks is the New Range of KitKat with Multi-Colored Chocolate
Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts
Sundae Shoppe's Donut Dessert Bars are Fun Frozen Novelties
Branded Holiday Candy Collections
The Frankford Candy Holiday Collection is Packed with Options
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Collaboration Confectionery Candy Bars
The Sugar Butter Tree x KitKat Replicates a Sweet Treat
Immersive Mint Pop-Ups
The Tic Tac Experience Shares a New Strawberry & Cream Flavor
Truffle-Stuffed Chocolate Bars
Alter Eco's Truffle Thins Share Indulgence with Organic Ingredients
Chocolate Creme-Filled Treats
Cadbury Unveils its Seasonal White Chocolate Creme Egg for Easter
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Seasonal Sharing-Friendly Chocolates
These Cadbury Christmas Products Have Been Shown Off for 2023
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Cocoa-Free Chocolate Novelties
WNWN Food Labs is Transforming the Future of Chocolate
Deluxe Mini Frozen Treats
These Carte D’Or Products Respond to Consumer Demand
Sustainable Travel Retail Chocolates
The Nestlé Sustainably Sourced Chocolate Range is Flavorful
Chocolatier-Crafted Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Has a New Chocolatiers Collection for February 2023
Freeze-Dried Ice Creams
Super Garden Creates "Ice Cream That Doesn't Melt"
Vintage-Style Candy Branding
Cadbury Yours for 200 Years Packaging Marks the Brand's Anniversary
Over-the-Top Easter Desserts
Serendipity3 & PEEPS Teamed Up to Create an Easter Beverage
Playful Valentine's Day Gifts
The Clever Candy 2024 Valentine’s Day Collection Has Been Unveiled
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Sustainable Mainstream Candy Bars
This New KitKat Bar is Made with Sustainably Sourced Cocoa
Texturally Chunky Candy Bars
Cadbury Dairy Milk &More Comes in Two Flavor Options
Soft Swirled Dessert Pints
Blue Bunny Twist Pints Bring the Soft Serve Experience Home
Retailer-Exclusive Holiday Ice Creams
These Van Leeuwen Ice Creams are Only Available at Walmart
Collaboration Candy Bar Treats
Butterfinger and Circle K Partnered on New Food and Beverages
Expansive Valentine's Treat Ranges
The Mars Valentine's Day Products are Here for 2024
Springtime Snack Cake Promotions
The Mr Kipling and Cadbury Cake Easter campaign is Familial
Macaron-Inspired Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs' Flavours of Love Spotlights Two New Decadent Flavors
Spring-Ready Frozen Treats
Blue Bunny Debuts New Mini Bars and Soft Scoopables
Expansive Seasonal Confectionery Collections
The Nestlé Christmas 2023 Range Has New and Old Faves
Fine-Dining Bakery Bistros
Bistro Greggs Offers an Elevated Experience from the Bakery Chain
Donut-Inspired Chocolate Wafers
The Kit Kat Chocolate Frosted Donut Flavored Bar is a Sweet Treat
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Gilded Confectionery Product Ranges
Nestlé The Golden Collection Has Several Options
Extra Indulgent Ice Cream Bars
Perry's Ice Cream Makes Super-Premium, Portion-Controlled Treats
Whimsical Chocolatier Cookies
Crumbl is Celebrating the Release of a New Film with a Wonka Cookie
Confectionary Graffiti Murals
The Jolly Rancher Gummies with Vibrant Street Art Designs Debuted
Artisan Chocolatier Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Chocolatiers Series Ice Creams Come in Five Flavors
Artisan-Inspired Springtime Easter Treats
These Brach’s Easter Products are Limited-Edition
Artisan-Inspired Snack Cakes
These New Premier Foods Cakes Come in Three Options
High-Quality Chocolatey Marshmallow Treats
Mallow & Marsh Products Boast a Permissible Profile
Mexican Chocolate Marshmallow Bites
These Mexican Hot Cocoa Bites Unite Cinnamon & Chili
Chocolate Bar Brand Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme and Hershey's Just Unveiled the Chocomania Collection
Candy Bar-Inspired Ice Creams
Twix Ice Cream Cones Offer a New Format for the Treat
Soft Chocolate-Topped Caramels
Werther's Debuts a Chocolate-Covered Variant of its Iconic Caramels
Candy Bar-Infused Cookies
These Baked by Rich’s Cookies are Made with Nestlé
Chocolate-Covered Candy Beans
Kopper's Chocolate Pastel Chocolate Jelly Beans are Ready for Spring
Retro-Inspired Dessert Pots
Gü Desserts Nostalgia Comes in Two Flavors Inspired by the 1970s
Adventurous Jelly-Style Candies
Fruit-tella Jellies Now Come in Two New Format Options
Textural Ice Cream Treats
The Cadbury Ice Cream Range Now Features Two New Options
Convenience Store Condiment Collections
The Cottage Delight Convenience Range is Accessible
Spooky Ice Cream Collections
Salt & Straw's Scoops & Skulls Series Shares Halloween Ice Creams
Miniaturized Multicolored Candy Products
Skittles Littles Will Come in Two Packaging Options
Oat Milk Ice Cream Shops
Whipped's Plant-Based Ice Cream Parlor Serves Indulgent Frozen Desserts
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Candy Bar-Themed Frozen Treats
The Cold Stone Creamery Spring Menu Includes Familiar Mix-Ins
Expansive Vegan Candy Campaigns
This Swizzels Campaign Encourages Retailers to Stock Up
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Minty Textural Chocolate Bars
Cadbury Twirl Mint is a Refreshingly New Limited-Edition Treat
Cupcake-Flavored Chocolate Bars
Sprinkles Chocolate Bars Capture the Taste of Signature Treats
Golden Caramel Frozen Treats
Cadbury Caramilk Ice Cream Bars Have a Creamy Center
Gourmet Theater-Branded Candies
AMC Cinema Sweets Come in Four Varieties Available Now
Pretzel-Creme Snack Packs
Funky Mello Launches a New Snack Pack Inspired by Old Snack Trends
Extra Indulgent Ice Creams
This Perry's Ice Cream Line Encourage People to Treat Themselves
Confectionary Candy Debuts
Hancocks Debuts a Series of Candies for the Autumn Season
Martini-Inspired Candies
The Sugarfina x Chopin Collection Shares Cocktail-Themed Sweets
Festive Snack Cake Desserts
The Mr Kipling Signature Collection Has Been Updated for the Holidays
Vibrantly Designed Confectionary Office
IFG Designs the New Ritter Sport Schokozentrale Office
Crunchy Travel Retail Chocolates
The Ritter Sport Mini Rainbows Crunchies Tower is Only at Dufry's
Marshmallow-Flavored Candy Bars
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Created Two New King-Size Bars for Spring
Winter-Themed Chocolate Packs
Ritter Sport Travel Retail Edition Winter Selection Tower is Tasty
Magical Chocolatier Menus
IHOP's Wonka-Inspired Menu is Full of Whimsical Eats
Dark Chocolate Gelato Pops
Chocolove's Indulgent Gelato Pops Elevate a Classic Childhood Treat
Festive Marshmallow Candy Products
These Peeps Holiday Products Come in Seven Options
Textural Premium Candy Bars
These New Cadbury Bars are Arriving in the UK
Coffee-Inspired Ice Creams
Reborn Coffee's Created Frozen Treats Inspired by Mochas & Cold Brews
Artisanal Holiday Candy Ranges
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Announced New Treats for Christmas
Textural Travel Chocolate Products
The Ritter Sport Summer Selection Tower Has Five Bars
Legacy Brand Holiday Candies
The Hilco 2023 Holiday Collection Has New and Classic Flavors
Springtime-Themed Snack Cakes
The Tastykake Easter Packaging Encourages Gifting
Chocolatey Flavor-Infused Snack Cakes
Cadbury Mini Rolls Now Come in Two New Flavors
Savory Ice Cream Treats
Milk Bar’s Seasonal Summer Offerings are Available at Bakeries Nationwide
Ready-to-Enjoy Holiday Cakes
These New Finsbury Christmas Cakes Have Classic Flavors