Just Born to open retail store for Peeps

BETHLEHEM, Pa. Just Born will open its first retail store for one of its candies.

Peeps, marshmallow candies in chick and bunny shapes, will have their own store, Peeps & Company in National Harbor, Md. In addition to its great tasting candy, the store will offer an array of such high-quality branded items as apparel, gear, china and toys within a fun, branded retail location.

Peeps & Company is slated to open this fall.

In a joint statement, David Shaffer and Ross Born, co-CEOs of Just Born, said, "This is a momentous occasion for Just Born, our family of associates and fans of our candy. For years, we have seen tremendous growth and excitement in our brands, and received many requests for a store in just the right location. In an extensive search, assisted by Cooper Retail Consulting, we selected National Harbor, which promises to meet all of our needs."