Dossier
P. Edward Pearson
Coverage of P. Edward Pearson in the Nexus archive.
- Pearson’s Candy Company closing St. Paul manufacturing plant, laying off 80 employees
Pearson’s Candy Company is closing its St. Paul manufacturing plant, resulting in 80 layoffs due to financial unsustainability. The closure, effective Sept. 28, follows a decision by parent company Promise Confections to restructure operations and transfer key brands to a strategic partner.