Originally Posted By alexbook Amid all the bad economic news, let's take a moment to note the news from Hershey: >>Hershey said Tuesday fourth-quarter net income rose by 50%, as sales edged up and its chocolate business weathered the economic downturn better than many.<< <a href="http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/djf500/200901270917DOWJONESDJONLINE000351_FORTUNE5.htm" target="_blank">http://money.cnn.com/news/news...UNE5.htm</a> I'm guessing people are turning to chocolate to help deal with the depression caused by watching the news. ;-)
Originally Posted By mele Ha, people usually find a way to get their vices. I was reading about the Hemline Index (Hemline Theory?) the other day. Kind of funny. I think it's odd that we tend to spend more on vices during an economic downturn but our skirts get longer?
Originally Posted By hopemax Chocolate is cheaper than therapy. Netflix also posted substantially increased profits. Up 45% in Q4 $8.99/mo for unlimited DVDs 1 at a time, is much cheaper than cable, movie theaters, concerts, etc. <a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Netflix-shares-jump-strong-results/story.aspx?guid=" target="_blank">http://www.marketwatch.com/new...px?guid=</a>{0041B61D-9D8D-4473-B5BF-6C1835A5DA0A}
Originally Posted By hopemax Board didn't like that link, so here is another one. <a href="http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/2009/01/27/note-to-netflix-theres-a-recession-on/" target="_blank">http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfa...sion-on/</a>
Originally Posted By wonderingalice And this Big Hair Girl can attest to another industry that's reportedly doing very well... Hair and body pampering/care products. Oh... And McDonald's. *L*
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Not that I indulge in McDonald's very often... A McSkillet Burrito once a week or two weeks (they're very high in cholesterol, but nasty-yummy ;-) is it. But the In-n-Out Burger they built near us recently has a HUGE line of cars and a full lobby every time we drive by (have only stopped in twice so far... another guilty pleasure.
