CARLE PLACE, N.Y., Nov. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS) today announced the
launch of Simply Chocolate, a new destination for individuals to
discover a curated assortment of gifts and join a passionate
community celebrating the love of chocolate. The site,
SimplyChocolate.com, currently features distinctive products from
more than 25 brands, including iconic chocolatiers and innovative
artisans from across the globe. Simply Chocolate further
broadens the company's range of distinctive offerings and is part
of its strategy to provide a one-stop shop for all celebratory
occasions.
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The quality collection of products found at Simply Chocolate
meets the highest of standards, with a special emphasis on superior
taste, unique flavors and product innovation. Among the
featured brands are Ghirardelli, Godiva, Fannie May, Harry & David, Neuhaus,
Norman Love and Vosges. Offerings
include boxed chocolates, bars, truffles, deluxe baskets and more
at a wide variety of price points. Gift-givers, and chocolate
enthusiasts alike, can easily search the site by brand, collection
and occasion.
"We are thrilled to launch Simply Chocolate, providing the
ultimate showcase destination for the very best chocolate offerings
from around the world," said Chris
McCann, Chief Executive Officer, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
"Our Simply Chocolate team has more than fifty years of experience
with gourmet chocolate and a deep knowledge of the industry. Over
the past year, these experts have spent countless hours curating a
truly unique assortment of gifts and we look forward to welcoming
chocolate lovers everywhere to our passionate community."
Chocolate enthusiasts are encouraged to follow and engage with
the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Those joining the
Simply Chocolate community are invited to share their love of
chocolate with the hashtag, #simplychocolate. The featured and
socially curated content will serve to celebrate, and be a resource
for, all things chocolate, including gift ideas, inspirational
imagery, recipes and expert insight.
To further enhance the shopping experience, customers may choose
to become a member of the Celebrations Passport® loyalty program,
which offers free standard shipping and no service charge for one
full year on purchases made across the company's family of
brands.
Simply Chocolate joins the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. growing
portfolio of brands, which includes 1-800-Flowers.com®, Harry
& David®, The Popcorn Factory®, Cheryl's®
cookies, 1-800-Baskets.com®, Wolferman's®, Moose Munch®
premium popcorn and FruitBouquets.com.
About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
is a leading provider of gifts for all celebratory occasions. For
the past 40 years, 1-800-Flowers.com® has been helping deliver
smiles to customers with a 100% Smile Guarantee® backing every
gift. The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of brands also
includes everyday gifting and entertaining
products from Harry & David®, The Popcorn
Factory®, Cheryl's®
cookies, 1-800-Baskets.com®, Wolferman's®, Moose Munch®
premium popcorn and FruitBouquets.com. The Company also
offers top-quality steaks and chops from Stock Yards®. Service
offerings such as Celebrations Passport®, Celebrations Rewards® and
Celebrations Reminders® are designed to deepen relationships with
customers across all brands. The Company's BloomNet®
international floral wire service provides a broad-range of
products and services designed to help professional florists grow
their businesses profitably. Additionally, the Company operates
Napco, a resource for floral gifts and seasonal decor. DesignPac
Gifts, LLC, operates as a subsidiary of the Company.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. was named to the Stores® 2017 Hot 100
Retailers List by the National Retail Federation and also received
the Gold award in the "Best Artificial Intelligence" category at
the Data & Marketing Association's 2017 International ECHO
Awards for the Company's groundbreaking implementation of an
artificial intelligence-powered online gift concierge, GWYN. Shares
in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select
Market, ticker symbol: FLWS.
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