Go Beyond the Traditional Necktie This Father's Day With 1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R)
June 15 2009 - 6:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
World's Leading Florist and Gift Shop Helps Consumers Celebrate Dad
with Unique Gift Ideas! CARLE PLACE, N.Y., June 15
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- According to the U.S. Census Bureau,
neckties reign as the top gift for Father's Day(1). However, with
an estimated 66.3 million fathers in the U.S.(2),
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. (FLWS), the world's leading florist and
gift shop, offers consumers unique gift ideas perfectly suited for
Dad's lifestyle and personality to go beyond the traditional
necktie this Father's Day! "At 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, we have over 30
years of experience in connecting people with the important people
in their lives," said Jim McCann, CEO and Founder of
1-800-FLOWERS.COM. "While neckties are the traditional Father's Day
gift, there are many ways to express your appreciation of Dad and
enhance Father's Day this year." The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Father's Day
collection features a wide assortment of gift ideas geared for
Dad's various interests and hobbies. With a variety of price ranges
and options such as same-day and next-day delivery, ordering the
perfect gift for Dad is convenient, affordable and hassle-free.
Whether he is interested in gardening or sports, loves tasty treats
or is a wine enthusiast, the collection boasts unique suggestions
for Father's Day that are in-tune with what Dad really wants this
year. The following gift ideas have been perfectly paired with
Dad's favorite pastimes to make gift-giving easy, enjoyable and
personal: -- The Father's Day Tower of Sweets is a great gift for
the sweet-toothed snacker. This three tiered tower features a
delicious mix of nuts, cookies and popcorn; a tasty treat for Dad.
-- Dad's Pit Stop Snack Box, features a gourmet mix of summer
sausages, cheese, almonds, olives and pretzels. -- Dad's Hole in
One is perfect for the Sunday morning golfer. Featuring golf themed
cookies, shaped as golf carts, plaid shorts, and golf shirts, this
gift is sure to be a favorite. -- If Dad has a green thumb, the
Dish Garden in Suede Box, includes a variety of green plants housed
within a regal decorative suede box. -- The Monrovia Dwarf Alberta
Spruce is a wonderful option for Dads who enjoy being outdoors.
Trained in a spiral shape, this evergreen truly makes a statement
in the landscape or in a decorative planter. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM
offers a wide selection of gifts, from delicious cookie tins to
classic house plants suited for the home or office. For additional
savvy tips and unique gift ideas, consumers can reference Julie
Mulligan, Lifestyle Expert for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. "Flowers and
plants are great gifts for Dad," said Julie Mulligan. "Cut
succulents or cacti plants make a really modern and masculine
arrangement. The plant can be paired with a leather box or black
metal cube, which Dad can reuse as a keepsake box long after the
holiday." To learn more about the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Father's Day
2009 collection, visit http://www.1800flowers.com/ or visit Julie
Mulligan's blog for additional gifting ideas. About
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is the world's
leading florist and gift shop. For more than 30 years,
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. has been providing customers with fresh
flowers and the finest selection of plants, gift baskets, gourmet
foods, confections, balloons and plush stuffed animals perfect for
every occasion. 1-800-FLOWERS(R) (1-800-356-9377 or
http://www.1800flowers.com/), was listed as a Top 50 Online
Retailer by Internet Retailer in 2006, as well as 2008 Laureate
Honoree by the Computerworld Honors Program and the recipient of
ICMI's 2006 Global Call Center of the Year Award. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM
offers the best of both worlds: exquisite arrangements created by
some of the nation's top floral artists and hand-delivered the same
day, and spectacular flowers shipped overnight from its Fresh From
Our Growers(R) collection. As always, 100% satisfaction and
freshness are guaranteed. Also, visit 1-800-Flowers en Espanol
(http://www.1800flowersenespanol.com/). The Company's BloomNet(R)
international floral wire service provides
(http://www.mybloomnet.net/) a broad range of quality products and
value-added services designed to help professional florists grow
their businesses profitably. The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. "Gift
Shop" also includes gourmet gifts such as popcorn and specialty
treats from The Popcorn Factory(R) (1-800-541-2676 or
http://www.thepopcornfactory.com/); cookies and baked gifts from
Cheryl&Co.(R) (1-800-443-8124 or http://www.cherylandco.com/);
premium chocolates and confections from Fannie May(R) confections
brands (http://www.fanniemay.com/ and http://www.harrylondon.com/);
wine gifts from Ambrosia(R) (http://www.ambrosia.com/) and
Geerlings&Wade(SM) (http://www.geerwade.com/); gift baskets
from 1-800-BASKETS.COM(R) (http://www.1800baskets.com/) and
DesignPac(SM) gifts (http://www.designpac.com/); Celebrations(R)
(http://www.celebrations.com/), a new premier online destination
for fabulous party ideas and planning tips; as well as Home Decor
and Children's Gifts from Plow & Hearth(R) (1-800-627-1712 or
http://www.plowandhearth.com/), Wind & Weather(R)
(http://www.windandweather.com/), HearthSong(R)
(http://www.hearthsong.com/) and Magic Cabin(R)
(http://www.magiccabin.com/). Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are
traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS. (1)
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_s
pecial_editions/006794.html (2)
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_s
pecial_editions/006794.html DATASOURCE: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
CONTACT: Kristy Rivera of MWW Group, +1-212-827-3754, , for
1-800-FLOWERS.COM Web Site: http://www.1800flowers.com/
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