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Yankee Candle
1725 Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne, NJ 07470, United States
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He
Review №1

I wasnt impressed by this location. When I asked if the car jars were on sale (they were I online), I was told no, but the sale price came I up on the register. I would have bought a few more had I known that. Misinform me and lose more of a sale.

Da
Review №2

Yankee Candle Company was started in South Hadley, Massachusetts when Michael Kittredge, originally from Holyoke, Massachusetts, created his first scented candle, Christmas 1969, from melted crayons as a gift for his mother. Neighbors began expressing interest in buying his creations, and Kittredge began producing them in larger quantities. The company itself was founded with help from Donald MacIver and Susan Obremski, who were high school friends with Kittredge. MacIver helped fund the start-up business with earnings from his part-time job. Candle production grew considerably after Obremskis father devised a heated room, which enabled cost-saving liquid wax deliveries at the first factory site in Holyoke. Obremskis invention of a turntable taper wheel allowed production to double, while at the same time decreasing the need for more labor hours. In 1975, she managed the first Yankee Candle Shop located where the Village Commons in South Hadley now stands.The company slowly expanded and moved to South Deerfield in 1983.After a cancer scare in 1993, Kittredge started handing the company over to a friend and employee. In 1998, he sold the company to New York-based private equity company Forstmann Little for $500 million. Forstmann took the company public in 1999,and in 2001, hired Craig Rydin as a CEO. Rydin launched a major advertising campaign and the line was picked up by mass retailers Linens-N-Things and Bed, Bath and Beyond, pushing sales to their highest levels yet. Kittredge remained the companys chairman emeritus.During the summer of 2006, Yankee Candle purchased Illuminations, a Petaluma, California-based, multi-channel retailer of high quality candles and home accessories. Although the two companies were similar, the names were separated, with Illuminations being aimed at a different demographic. The Illuminations brand and web store were phased out in early 2009.On February 6, 2007, the company was acquired by the private equity group of Madison Dearborn Partners LLC for approximately $1.6 billion.The founder, Michael Kittredge, in a return to high quality manufacturing created Kringle Candle, with his son Michael (Mike).In October 2012 Yankee Candle Europe launched their Consumer Direct website offering their products direct to consumers.In 2013, Jarden acquired Yankee Candle. A further merger in 2016 saw Jarden purchased by Newell Rubbermaid and combined into the new company Newell Brands. In 2017 Newell Brands acquired Smith Mountain Industries, makers of the Woodwick brand of candles. Woodwick candles are the premium brand sold by Yankee Candle through their stores, catalog, online and through their fundraising program, and are 100% US made.

An
Review №3

Although i only got votives i really love the customer service they are chill people who care and know there stuff and they dont push you with attitude to purchase which they win always in my book !

jo
Review №4

The people who work there are super nice.Yankee candle speaks for itself.

Ni
Review №5

Yankee candles located in Woodbridge Mall NJ is a great store. Awesome sales ladies no like the 2 ladies in Willowbrook Mall Wayne NJ that refused to help me.

Me
Review №6

Holiday candles are 50% off, $14.50 now. I picked up three.

Ko
Review №7

CANDLE SMELL GOOD

La
Review №8

Great store and very friendly staff. I returned an item without a receipt and it wasn’t an issue. Very accommodating. Yankee candle is the best!

De
Review №9

Got my mom a candle from this location on Mother’s Day for my mom.And the workers are nice.I did the personalized candle with the picture on it and it was really easy.She loves that candle and still has it to this day.

Ro
Review №10

What a treat. The Salesperson there was first class.

s
Review №11

I enjoy the different fragrance that they have to offer. I think they sold out alot of the popular scent after Christmas.

Tr
Review №12

Sales associates are more than happy to help you find your perfect scented candles. Theyll also hold your purchase for you if you have more shopping to do.

Ea
Review №13

The lady working there was very polite and open to talking to its. She was friendly and made us feel welcome!

Ma
Review №14

Sales staff is very helpful and love Yankee candles and accessories.

Di
Review №15

Great customer service =)

J.
Review №16

Love me some new candle

Ta
Review №17

Kathy was very nice and professional. I bought some candle wax and I wanted to leave with the whole store instead

Da
Review №18

I love ❤️ it so many options and very nice people

El
Review №19

I love it

Qu
Review №20

The staff were very friendly

Al
Review №21

Always smells fantastic

To
Review №22

Workers were extremely helpful and friendly

Ge
Review №23

Nice fragrant candles

Ed
Review №24

Good selection and service

Ri
Review №25

Always find the right candles for my mother and my girlfriend.

Su
Review №26

Love the candles.

La
Review №27

Its extremely overpriced... my opinion

vi
Review №28

My favorite candle store

SC
Review №29

Great Service!!

Ky
Review №30

Pleasant

Da
Review №31

Great service

Ro
Review №32

Good service

Li
Review №33

Love it

al
Review №34

Expensive.

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  • Address:1725 Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne, NJ 07470, United States
  • Site:http://yankeecandle.com/
  • Phone:+1 973-256-4523
Categories
  • Candle store
  • Home goods store
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–7PM
  • Thursday:12–6PM
  • Friday:11AM–7PM
  • Saturday:11AM–7PM
  • Sunday:11AM–7PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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