Brookstone

Brookstone, Inc. is a specialty retailer that develops branded products and offers them to customers via multiple distribution channels, including retail stores and direct marketing through catalogs and the Internet. The Company's portfolio includes three brands: Brookstone, Hard-to-Find-Tools and Gardeners Eden. The Brookstone brand features functional and distinctly designed consumer products that are not widely available from other retailers. Brookstone's merchandise selection includes products in four categories: Home and Office, Travel and Auto, Outdoor Living, and Health and Fitness. Hard-to-Find-Tools features solutions to common problems and tasks around the home and garden. Gardeners Eden is a fashion and lifestyle brand that features garden-inspired outdoor furniture, a variety of live plants, and an array of indoor and outdoor garden-themed decor. As of January 29, 2005, Brookstone operated 293 stores in 41 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. (Source: 10-K)