Thorntons PLC operates in the Chocolate & cocoa products sector. Thorntons PLC is engaged in manufacturing, retailing and distribution of confectionery and other sweet foods. The Company operates in two segments: Retail, and Sales & Operations. Retail includes Own Stores, Franchise and Thorntons Direct. During the fiscal year ended June 25, 2011 (fiscal 2011), the Company had 364 Own Stores and cafe's across the United Kingdom and Ireland, and a franchise estate of 227 stores. Thronton Direct include online customer and corporate sales. The Sales & Operations include commercial sales, purchasing, manufacturing and distribution, and brand support. During fiscal 2011, 18 stores were refurbished or reformatted, 16 stores were closed and three were re-sited. Its product range include personalized gifts, hampers and gift boxes, boxed chocolates, flowers, bars, bags and greeting cards. Its hampers and gift boxes include Christmas hampers, chocolate hampers, champagne and wine hampers, celebration boxes, sweet hampers and gift collections. In our complete report available for purchase the company is compared to: Zetar Plc, Kent Gida and A.G. Barr p.l.c..