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Feb.08
3:11 PM ET
Friday, 8 Feb 2008
Companies to Love on Valentines
Topics:Stock Market
Companies:FTD Group Inc | 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc | Cadbury Schweppes, PLC | Campbell Soup Co | The Hershey Co
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- Men’s Feedback:
- 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
- Women’s Feedback:
- 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:
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- Hershey [HSY
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- 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
2) Florists:
- 1-800-FLOWERS.com [FLWS
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- FTD Group [FTD
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