Sugarfina files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Specialty candy retailer owes $26.65 million in debt.

September 9, 2019

Specialty candy retailer Sugarfina, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware, citing shifts in the retail sector, uncertainty in its international partnerships and difficulty in controlling margins as reasons for not being profitable.

One-on-One with Sugarfina co-founder Rosie O’Neill

O’Neill reflects on specialty retailer’s success in Hong Kong, future in Asia.

August 19, 2019

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Sugarfina is poised to take on Asia with shops in Japan, Korea, Singapore and the Chinese mainland following the opening of its first Asian boutique at Harbour City in Hong Kong.

Sugarfina to open first store in Asia

Store will occupy 900-sq.-ft. Boutique in Hong Kong’s Harbor City Mall.

Christian Metzger

June 19, 2018

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Sugarfina is going global. Partnering with Upper East Holdings, specialty confectionery retailer Sugarfina will expand into Asia with the opening a 900-sq.-ft. boutique at Harbor City Mall in the Tsim Sha Tsui district of Hong Kong.

Sugarfina raises $35 million to expand retail, online business

Company plans to expand internationally in 2018.

Alyse Thompson

August 9, 2017

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Pop a few champagne gummy bears — Sugarfina has a reason to celebrate. Private equity firm Great Hill Partners has invested $35 million in the Los Angeles-based confectionery brand, bringing Sugarfina’s total funding to more than $50 million.

Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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