Gardners Candies Expands to More U.S. and Canadian Airport Shops with Marshall Retail Group Deal

Original Peanut Butter Meltaway Bars, other treats also added to transit, casino shops

TYRONE, Pa., Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sales at legendary Pennsylvania chocolatier Gardners Candies are flying high as the brand continues its coast-to-coast expansion with the addition of almost 40 new U.S. and Canadian airport locations. Gardners Original Peanut Butter Meltaway Bars and other treats also will soon be sold at New York City’s Moynihan Train Hall as well as resort casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada and Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Earlier this year Gardners products were introduced to travelers at more than 100 CIBO Express airport locations. Its Original Peanut Butter Meltaway Bars, Peanut Butter Meltaway Grahams, Peanut Butter Pretzels, S’mores and O’s, which are OREO cookies covered with milk chocolate, will soon be available at Marshall Retail Group stores in these 17 airports:

Baltimore/Washington International
Chicago O’Hare International
Denver International
Detroit Metropolitan
Kansas City International
Los Angeles International
New York LaGuardia
Newark Liberty International
Orlando International
Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Portland International (Oregon)
Raleigh-Durham International
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Sacramento International
Salt Lake City International
San Francisco International
Vancouver International

In addition, Gardners products have been added to Marshall Retail Group’s shelves in New York City’s Moynihan Train Hall, the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City.

KeHE Distributors, LLC is the distributor.

“This is another important step in our effort to grow Gardners into a true national brand,” said Jim Westover, Gardners’ chief operating officer. “Interest among brokers, distributors and retailers is really taking off as they recognize there is great demand for our premium products.”

Gardners candies also are sold by retailers including Sheetz, Giant Eagle, GetGo, Giant Food Stores, CVS and other convenience stores. Sales in those outlets are up nearly 6% year-over-year.

Gardner’s national brand recognition also is growing online, with year-over-year internet sales up more than 13%.

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OREO is a trademark of Mondelēz International group, used with permission.

About Gardners Candies, Inc.

Gardners Candies was founded in 1897 by sixteen-year-old entrepreneur James “Pike” Gardner in Tyrone, Pennsylvania. The brand operates several stores in communities across Central Pennsylvania, distributes a variety of products to retailers across the country, and is most renowned for its famous Original Peanut Butter Meltaways. Beyond regional storefronts and online sales, Gardners Candies offers fundraising programs, business and custom gifting solutions, and private label services for various companies. Acquired by Sarris Candies, Inc. in 1997, Gardners Candies has continued to uphold a legacy of providing quality, locally sourced products with dedicated customer service. For more information, visit https://www.gardnerscandies.com/ or follow Gardners @gardnerscandies.com.

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