Just Born opens first retail store

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. Just Born Inc., maker of such candies as Peeps and Mike and Ike, celebrated the opening of its first retail store, Peeps & Company.

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 for our brands, and received many requests for a store in just the right location. PEEPS & COMPANY™ is proud to join the community near our nation's capital."