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Feb.09
8:50 AM ET
Monday, 9 Feb 2009
Companies to Love on Valentines
Topics:Stock Market
Companies:Elizabeth Arden Inc | Estee Lauder Companies Inc | Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc | Limited Brands Inc | Zale Corp | P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc | Darden Restaurants Inc | Ruth's Chris Steak House Inc | Blue Nile Inc | Mortons Restaurant Group Inc | American Greetings Corp | Tiffany and Co | FTD Group Inc | 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc | Cadbury Schweppes, PLC | Campbell Soup Co | The Hershey Co
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- Men’s Feedback:
- 73% of men said they plan to buy their valentine’s a special dinner; 65% will buy flowers; and 51% candy or chocolate
- 56% of women in the survey expect to receive a special dinner; 48% expect flowers; and 39% would like to receive chocolates
- Women’s Feedback:
- 57% plan to buy a special dinner; 37% plan to buy music, books, DVDs or games; 44% will purchase chocolate or candy
- 53% of male respondents expect a special dinner, followed by a night on town (35%); while 31% expect a getaway
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. 2007
- 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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