History
In the UK, Woolworths' high street stores were known for selling a range of pick 'n' mix sweets, usually from two separate ranges, with one side being provided by Candyking, and the other made up by Woolworths' themselves. Towards the end of the company's life, they had only one big selection aimed at both adults and children.
The final bag of Woolworths' Pick 'n' Mix was sold on eBay for £14,500.
Since the demise of Woolworths', a number of different retailers have started providing pick 'n' mix to fill the niche.
WH Smith, Wilkinson and supermarket chains Morrisons and Tesco have started to provide ranges from Candyking.
Because of inflation and the decline of the penny's value, penny candy is more often sold for a nickel or a dime. Penny candy is a tradition that became more uncommon after the 1960s as shopping patterns changed and the number of small mom-and-pop shops and general stores was reduced. Some of the older stores sold penny candy as well as lunchmeat and newspapers. A resurgence of sorts has taken place as new stores sell candy such as the 48 flavors of Jelly Bellies in bulk by weight.
Read more about this topic: Bulk Confectionery
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