Delta has joined other U.S. airlines in increasing its fee for the first checked bag to $35 and the second checked bag to $45 for domestic flights and most short-haul international flights.
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You could say that brothers Oliver and Zach Hyman were like kids in a candy store when they created their new direct-to-consumer brand, Bubblegum Kids.
“Candy stores are like time capsules—they hold the power to transport us back to those carefree days of our childhood, encapsulating the essence of joy and simplicity,” Oliver Hyman told me in an interview. “There’s something magical about stepping into a candy store.”
For the Hymans, candy stores are not just retail spaces, they’re a gateway to a world of nostalgia and imagination—and they were an inspiration to them when they created their new company, Bubblegum Kids, a sugar-free brand inspired by childhood nostalgia.
In founding Bubblegum Kids, the Hyman brothers were on a mission to recreate the timeless experience of going to a candy store—something they loved as kids growing up in Canada. “Sugar Mountain in Toronto was the cornerstone of my Canadian childhood,” says Oliver, who has dabbled in real estate, e-commerce and more. “It reminds me of the care-free days of being a kid. There was nothing better than making a stop to grab some candy.”
And of course, there was nothing more exciting than getting a pack of bubblegum, which was more than a treat; it was a symbol of joy and togetherness. Oliver and Zach’s new venture is deeply rooted in that shared childhood past—but better. “Our goal was to recreate that classic bubblegum flavor we loved as kids, but in a way that's healthier for our children,” says Oliver.
It also has a cross-generational appeal. “I am all about nostalgia and pink bubblegum brings me straight back to middle school. Older and wiser me wants to watch my sugar, so I love that this is sugar-free. My kids loved the cute packaging and taste,” Stuart Brazell, a content creator and blogger told me in an interview.
Lee Davis, co-founder of the hip Readymade brand, says he admires his friend Oliver’s entrepreneurial spirit. “Throughout the 15 years of our friendship, Oliver has consistently been a harbinger of big ideas, even amidst a global pandemic,” Davis told me in an interview. “His support, deeply rooted in camaraderie, leaves a mark on entrepreneurs, shaping a landscape where innovative ideas thrive. Bubblegum Kids is a prime example of that: I saw the brand start with animated shorts and exclusive NFTs that created a loyal following of people remembering their childhood memories during a stressful time. The Bubblegum element not only added sweetness but also symbolizes his enduring commitment to revitalizing an industry with the creation of the physical product.”
In the early days of their entrepreneurial venture, the Hyman brothers often went to candy stores across North America. Their mission was simple: It was a quest for
Delta has joined other U.S. airlines in increasing its fee for the first checked bag to $35 and the second checked bag to $45 for domestic flights and most short-haul international flights.
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