Scoop: Scandinavian candy store opening in former Idle Hands space

The big picture: Trolley Car Sweets and Treats co-owners Jake and Nikki Horsfall have already begun building out the space, less than a week after Idle Hands bakery reopened on Robinson.

• Jake tells Axios that the shop, inspired by the couple's candy experiences while traveling abroad, will include 120-160 candy varieties in a pick-and-mix format.
• About 75-80% will be Scandinavian and Swedish candies — due to their quality — like gummies, marshmallows and licorice.
• There might also be childhood favorites such as root beer barrels and saltwater taffy.

Zoom in: The couple, who have lived in Church Hill since 2021, have been developing the concept for about four years, Jake says.

• But it wasn't until they connected with their landlord in early February for the Idle Hands spot that the idea took off.

Fun fact: The name "Trolley Car" is a nod to how Richmond is home to the world's first electric trolley system.

• And they plan to bring Trolley Car candy carts to farmers markets, weddings and bachelorettes, too.

What they're saying: "We love this city," Jake says. "Hopefully this is our way of bringing something sweet, something to smile about, to the community."

• "Kind of our way of saying 'Thank you.'"