"It would feel sacrilegious not to kick this list off with Cleveland's one and only B.A. Sweetie Candy Company. Some candy stores win hearts for their wide selections, while others are renowned for the shop's literal square footage. Offering 5,500 different candies across a 40,000-square-foot warehouse, B.A. Sweetie manages to do both. It was originally called Bag A Sweet Candy Co., but the store eventually abbreviated its name to just B.A. Sweetie."
"It has been a part of Cleveland since 1950, when two small-town brothers-in-law started bagging candy from their basement. The two went on to open their first official 1,200-square-foot shop on Brookpark Road. B.A. Sweetie got a major upgrade in 1982, when new owners Tom and Julie Scheiman moved the emporium over to a 4,000-square-foot space just a few miles west. The staff aren't casual candy people either; they're experts."
Americans consume significant amounts of candy, averaging about eight pounds per adult annually according to a 2015 study. Large candy shops across the United States offer immersive selections where square footage and variety both matter. Many flagship stores can appear modest from the exterior but reveal vast assortments inside. Cleveland's B.A. Sweetie Candy Company exemplifies this model with 5,500 candy varieties housed in a 40,000-square-foot warehouse. The business originated in 1950 when two brothers-in-law bagged candy from a basement, expanded through several larger locations, and now employs seasoned staff whose managers collectively hold a century of candy industry experience.
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