Brookstone Survey: Dad Wants to Be King of the Grill for Father's Day

Brookstone Survey: Dad Wants to Be King of the Grill for Father's
Day 


NASHUA, N.H., June 14  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The home may no longer be a
man's castle, but dad still reigns supreme over outdoor cooking and wants
barbecue accessories for Father's Day, according to a survey of customers by
store managers at Brookstone, Inc. (NASDAQ:BKST), a product development and
specialty retail company.

Brookstone surveyed its managers at all 275 stores around the country and asked
what types of products -- whether or not carried by Brookstone -- their
customers say dads want for Father's Day this year.  By far, grilling
accessories were the No. 1 response.

Following are the top 10 gifts customers say dads want for Father's Day this
year:

   1.  BBQ Accessories
   2.  Audio Systems
   3.  Power Tools
   4.  Golf Equipment
   5.  Automobile Accessories
   6.  Tickets for Sporting Events
   7.  Grooming Accessories
   8.  Computer Equipment
   9.  Digital Cameras
   10. Plasma or LCD Television



George Rosenbaum, chairman of Leo J. Shaprio, a public opinion firm, has
studied men's and women's attitudes toward cooking and has reached similar
conclusions.

"The grill has been a major arena of innovation because women like their man to
do the cooking on occasion and in a controlled setting," Rosenbaum said.  "Men
-- the hunters -- like delivering meat to the table, and the art of barbeque
enables them to put their own stamp and persona on the meal."

Father's Day is Brookstone's second busiest time of the year, next to the
Holiday season.

"Before Father's Day, Brookstone stores are filled with people searching for
the perfect gift for dad," said Brookstone Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer Michael Anthony.  "We constantly interact with our customers,
whose insight helps us to develop and introduce products that they find
relevant and that will enhance their lives."

About Brookstone, Inc.

Brookstone, Inc. is a product development and multi-channel retail company that
operates 275 Brookstone Brand stores nationwide and in Puerto Rico. Typically
located in high-traffic regional shopping malls and airports, the stores
feature unique and innovative consumer products. The Company also operates
three stores under the Gardeners Eden Brand, and a direct marketing business
that consists of three catalogs titles -- Brookstone, Hard-to-Find Tools and
Gardeners Eden -- as well as e-commerce web sites at http://www.brookstone.com/
and http://www.gardenerseden.com/.

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