141-year-old candy store chain closes all retail locations
The candy manufacturer, founded in 1885, is closing its retail chain.
www.thestreet.comLammes Candies appears to be closing all retail locations in Texas after 141 years, effectively ending the brick-and-mortar operations of the Austin-based family business. The company has indicated the closures are due to changing market conditions and long-term sustainability concerns, with the Austin flagship and Round Rock locations affected and online ordering continuing for a period.[3][4][5]
What this means for their Corporate HQ
- The latest reporting focuses on store closures and ongoing online sales; there is less public detail about the corporate HQ’s current status beyond the company being based in Austin, TX.[6][3]
- If you’re specifically looking for Lammes Candies Corporate HQ activities (mailing address, leadership, or corporate announcements), you may want to check for any updates on their official site or their LinkedIn page, as those are common channels for corporate communications in times of transition.[9][6]
Recent coverage you might find useful
- Local coverage confirms the closures of two Austin-area stores (Hillside and Lakeline) with the flagship Airport Boulevard location remaining open for a time, and notes plans to pivot toward online ordering and pop-ups.[4][3]
- Industry or local news outlets in Texas have summarized the move as a long-standing institution stepping back from its brick-and-mortar footprint after more than a century.[5][3]
Would you like me to pull the most recent official statement from Lammes Candies or locate any contact details for their corporate office? I can also summarize the closure timeline and map which locations closed versus remain open based on the latest reports.