Mollie Carroll pours candles at Granny Bee's Candles in Garland, photographed on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Mollie Carroll grew up in Cabot, Ark., where the “biggest thing there was the Tastee Freez.” ...

Newell Brands, the maker of Sharpie and Yankee Candle, said Monday it is laying off more than 900 workers, or about 10% of its workforce, as the company seeks to cut costs. Newell also said in a ...

Whether you’re in need of a new quarantine hobby, looking for a last-minute gift idea or have simply grown tired of your scent collection, the best candle-making kits present candle enthusiasts with ...

The popularity of specialty candles has increased as more and more people are starting to enjoy the relaxing effect that burning scented candles can have. A good starting point for learning how to ...

If you’re a longtime fan of Yankee Candle, expect to see fewer stores in operation in 2026. That’s because Newell Brands, which is the maker of Yankee Candle and Sharpie, announced Monday that it’s ...

How about a candle for the man in your life that evokes Fenway Park on Opening Day? That’s the scent that Sam Gerber picked up during a blind sniff test of Yankee Candle Co.’s new “Riding Mower” ...

Newell Brands, the maker of Yankee Candle and other popular brands, has announced its plan to close dozens of stores and cut more than 900 jobs. It’s bad news for shoppers who enjoy walking into a ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. What are we on this planet for if not to enjoy the little ...

A candle shines brightest in the darkest night, a lesson Evolyn Brooks, a former television producer-turned-candlemaker and entrepreneur learned first hand during her battle with early-stage breast ...

How did you get started as candlemakers? This is the best story! We were looking for favors for our wedding. We decided we wanted candles, but someone, Torrie, didn’t want to pay for someone else to ...