# One-Stop Sour Candy Shops The First-Ever Sour Patch Kids Store Shares Treats To-Go By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-08-12 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-store References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/first-ever-sour-patch-kids-store-opens-in-new-york-city-301109791.html) & [mondelezinternational](http://www.mondelezinternational.com) For the first time ever, Sour Patch Kids fans will be able to flock to New York City to experience a dedicated Sour Patch Kids store, which is full of fun merch, a Sour Patch Kids Sweets Bar and a create-your-own candy mix station. The new store on Bond Street and Broadway is a new permanent store that's introducing itself as "the sweetest corner of the city." The immersive setting promises a colorful and flavorful experience, especially at a time when kids and families are eager to begin exploring the world again. At the Sour Patch Kids Sweets Bar, which offers to-go treats, kids of all ages will be able to experience remixed classic desserts with a sweet-and-sour twist like cotton candy, ice cream cones, cookies and crispy bars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sour Candy Store Trend:** The trend of one-stop sour candy shops continues to grow worldwide. - **Personalized Candy Experience Trend:** The trend of customizing candy mixes and remixed classic desserts is becoming increasingly popular in candy stores. - **Immersive Candy Store Trend:** The trend of creating immersive and interactive candy stores is gaining popularity in the retail industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Confectionery Industry:** The confectionery industry can benefit from the trend of one-stop sour candy shops by expanding their product offerings to meet consumer demand. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can take advantage of the trend of immersive candy stores by promoting them as unique and exciting destinations for travelers. - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can capitalize on the personalized candy experience trend by creating similar interactive experiences in their stores to attract and retain customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Strip-Style Sour Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-strips.md) - [Sourness-Hiding Candy Chews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-chews.md) - [Candy-Themed Pop-Up Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hichew-bitesize-candy-shop.md) - [Holiday Sour Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-sour-candies.md) - [Lightly Sour Tropical Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-fruits-tropical-mix.md) - [Oversized Mismatched Halloween Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-monster-heads.md) - [Lemonade-Themed Sour Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-lemonade-fest.md) - [Autumnal Apple Sour Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-apple-harvest.md) - [Beverage-Flavored Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-snapple-fruit-flavor-mix.md)