The National Confectionery Sales Association (NICE) has announced it will open the first Candy Hall of Fame Experience at 830 N. Michigan Ave. The attraction will occupy 60,000 square feet on three floors across the street from Water Tower Place. This is one of the biggest leases signed in years at a North Michigan Avenue retail property, a sign of business in the district hit hard by the pandemic and the rise of online shopping. The candy association chose Chicago over Orlando and New York, but chose the historic home of iconic brands such as Ferrara, Mars, Brach’s, Tootsie and Wrigley. The Candy Hall will open in summer 2027.