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Feb.08

3:11 PM ET

Friday, 8 Feb 2008

Companies to Love on Valentines

The Discover Card’s Third Annual Valentine’s Day Shopping Survey Reveals the Way to Someone’s Heart is Through Their Stomach.*

74% of men said they plan to buy their valentine’s a special dinner; 69% will buy flowers; and 49% candy or chocolate
57% of women in the survey expect to receive a special dinner; 48% expect flowers; and 33% would like to receive chocolates

62% plan to buy a special dinner; 44% plan to buy music, books, DVDs or games; 42% will purchase chocolate or candy
56% of male respondents expect a special dinner, followed by a night on town (34%); while 33% expect a getaway

*73% of the respondents are satisfied with the gift they receive

Based on these survey results, here are some companies that may share the love this Valentine’s Day.

1) Confectioners:
AP

Hershey [HSY Loading... () ] sells its famous Kisses which are a Valentine’s classic (read more on HSY here)
Cadbury Schweppes [CSG Loading... () ] is the world’s largest confectioner by sales
Godiva was sold to Yildiz Holdings for $850M in Dec.
Mars, Inc. the makers of M&M’s is privately held
Nestle SA is the world’s biggest food company