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GetHappy, the specialty candy shop, is now open at Orland Square Mall

Orland Square Mall welcomes GetHappy in time for the holiday shopping season.

Orland Square Mall, one of Chicagoland’s leading fashion destinations, has announced the recent opening of the specialty candy shop GetHappy. This delectable new offering joined Orland Square’s mix of more than 150 popular stores just in time for the holiday gift-giving season.

“We are thrilled to have a locally owned business join Orland Square Mall’s already celebrated retail mix,” said Kevin Caulson, general manager at Orland Square Mall. “Orland Square Mall is home to a dynamic collection of retail, dining and entertainment offerings, making this the ideal one-stop holiday shopping destination.”

GetHappy, located near the children’s play area, specializes in gourmet candies from across the globe, including all-natural truffles, which are hand-made, exclusively for GetHappy, as well as premium chocolates, caramel apples and unparalleled selection of gummies. The perfect gift for co-workers, kids, care packages and favors, GetHappy candies can be packaged in five distinct clear containers, which are then customized with a personalized label and a happy card.

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“I simply love sweets and am always searching for new candy offerings from all over the world,” said Lindsay Erickson, founder/owner of GetHappy. “I look forward to growing my business with the new GetHappy location at Orland Square, which is sure to brighten the days of many holiday shoppers.”

GetHappy follows the recent addition of an exclusive new gourmet food shopping experience from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. and American Kiosk Management, the largest owner-operator of mall carts, kiosks and automated ZOOM shops in North America. The unique kiosk concept at Orland Square features a special selection of coveted gourmet food and gift basket brands, including Cheryl’s®, Fannie May® and Harry & David®.

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Other popular retailers include Apple, Aveda, A|X Armani Exchange, Banana Republic, Brighton Collectibles, Francesca’s Collections, H&M, Lush, Pandora, PINK, Vera Bradley and Victoria’s Secret. Orland Square also offers dining options, including The Cheesecake Factory, Dave & Buster’s, Starbucks, Great Steak & Potato Company, Zoup! and Chikwich at Fresh Market Grill.

For a complete list of holiday hours, special events and retailers, please visit www.simon.com/mall/orland-square-mall.

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