famous Red hots
Press Release for Immediate Release
Jeffersonville, Indiana Business Voted #1 in USA Today Vote
Media Contact:
Steve Shepherd
Schimpff’s Confectionery
Phone: 812-283-8367
Email address: info@schimpffs.com
JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA, June 18, 2025 – Schimpff’s Confectionery has been named the Best Candy Store in America 2025 by USA Today. The beloved, locally owned candy shop has been operating in historic Downtown Jeffersonville, Indiana for the past 134 years.
A panel of experts from USA Today nominated independent candy stores from across the country and then hosted online voting to determine which one the public thought was the best in the nation. Schimpff’s earned the most votes nationwide and has been honored with the designation of the Best Candy Store in America.
“Our hearts are filled with gratitude to all who voted for Schimpff’s in USA Today’s Best Candy Stores, during the past month” said Warren & Jill Schimpff, owners of Schimpff’s Confectionery. “Schimpff’s would like to give a big thanks to all our devoted fans! We share this honor with all of you and with Jeffersonville.”
Cousin Steve Shepherd, a fifth generation of the Schimpff’s family to run the business said that it was wonderful to get such a sweet response from their devoted following across the world. “There were comments from people all over the world voting for Schimpff’s,” said Cousin Steve. “From Sweden to Germany, all the way down to South Africa. So again, from the bottom of our hearts to each and every one of you, ‘THANK YOU’:”
Jeffersonville Main Street, downtown revitalization organization, is thrilled that one of the businesses in Jeffersonville is named as the best in the country. “We already knew that Schimpff’s was the best candy store in America,” said Jay Ellis, Executive Director of Jeffersonville Main Street. “The results of this competition just confirmed that. The Schimpff’s are a great family with an amazing local business, and we’re proud that they call Downtown Jeffersonville home.”
About Schimpff’s Confectionery:
Schimpff’s Confectionery has operated in Jeffersonville, Indiana for 134 years. The Schimpff’s are 4th generation owners of the confectionery and they have added a cousin, Steve Shepherd, a 5th generation family member, who will run the business after they retire. In addition to selling a wide variety of sweets ranging from their world-famous red hots to toffee, and Modjeskas, the business also features a deli lunch counter, an authentic 1950’s soda fountain, and a candy museum. Schimpff’s Confectionery is located at 347 Spring Street in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Schimpff’s hopes people will stop in to visit their store and the other small businesses in Downtown Jeffersonville.
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