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Wholesale and club stores receive the most favorable coverage among retailers in the blogosphere, while traditional department stores and mass merchandisers trail far behind due to substantial criticism from consumers, according to new research from Washington-based media analysis company CARMA International.

Candy stores across the United States are experiencing a boom in sales as people reach for the comfort and familiarity of their favorite sweets during the recession. The economic bust seems to have a sweet tooth.