Come World War II, business prospered even more, thanks to the U.S. government's decision to include Hershey's shelf-stable and calorie-rich bars in soldiers' rations.

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While the business prospered during the first few years, once the recession hit, P2P, based in Phoenix, Maryland, saw its revenues cut in half.

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As the business prospered, he began buying up suppliers.

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The cruise business has prospered in recent years thanks to the booming economy.

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