Tootsie Roll Industries (NYSE: TR) and its subsidiaries manufacture and sell confectionery products in 75 countries worldwide. Tootsie Roll’s brand portfolio is composed of many well known products, such as Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Pops, Junior Mints, Charleston Chews, and Andes mints.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is a manufacturer of chocolate and sugar confectionery products. The Company’s principal product groups include chocolate and confectionery products; snack products; gum and mint refreshment products; and pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings and beverages. Hershey’s has more than 80 brand names selling in over 50 countries.
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) operates a chain of more than 6,800 general merchandise retail discount stores in 44 states, providing consumers with a selection of low priced merchandise in neighborhood stores. Its merchandise assortment includes consumables, home products, apparel and accessories, and seasonal and electronics. Most items sell in the $1-$10 range.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) operates an international chain of membership warehouses, that carry quality, brand name merchandise at substantially lower prices than are typically found at conventional wholesale or retail sources. As of 2010 Costco operated 582 warehouses in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, UK, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Australia, and Mexico. They also operate a website, Costco.com.