The Palm Restaurant Announces 1-800-FLOWERS.COM CEO Jim McCann as Newest Brand Ambassador and Spokesperson
September 15 2009 - 6:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
A New Relationship Blooms for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM and the Legendary
Palm Restaurant NEW YORK, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When
it comes to celebrating milestones, sharing special "just because"
moments, or partaking in warm gestures, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R) and
The Palm Restaurant are synonymous with celebrations. To further
this compatible relationship, The Palm announced today that
1-800-FLOWERS.COM CEO and founder, Jim McCann, will serve as a
brand ambassador and spokesperson for the legendary restaurant. Jim
McCann's role as a brand ambassador and spokesperson will be
commemorated with the unveiling of his caricature on The Palm wall,
a restaurant tradition. "As a frequent traveler and diner, I have
relied on The Palm for many years as my 'go to' place for business
meetings and personal events, said Jim McCann. "When you walk into
any Palm Restaurant in the country, you know that you are going to
have a great dining experience in an atmosphere that is casual yet
refined- a perfect setting for any occasion." Founded by two
Northern Italian entrepreneurs with a single restaurant in 1926,
The Palm Restaurant has grown to over 25 locations. Similarly, Jim
McCann, CEO and founder of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, grew
1-800-FLOWERS.COM from one retail shop in 1976 to a leader in
online gifting. As two businesses that reinforce connectivity and
celebrating everyday expressions, the pairing of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM
and The Palm Restaurant is a natural union. "Similar to The Palm,
Jim McCann has made 1-800-FLOWERS.COM a brand that celebrates
life's moments and places a priority on offering customers
unparalleled service," said Bruce Bozzi, Jr., Executive Vice
President of The Palm Restaurant Group. "He exemplifies qualities
that have made The Palm a legend in its category and we are very
proud to announce him as a brand ambassador and spokesperson for
The Palm Restaurant. This marks the first step in a larger
relationship between two like-minded brands that share very similar
values." For additional information on The Palm Restaurant or to
find the nearest location, please visit http://www.thepalm.com/.
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 (1-800-356-9377 or
http://www.1800flowers.com/), is one of the top 50 online retailers
by Internet Retailer, 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 " collection. As always, 100% satisfaction and freshness
are guaranteed. Also, visit 1-800-Flowers en Espanol
(http://www.1800flowersenespanol.com/). The Company's BloomNet
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 (1-800-541-2676 or
http://www.thepopcornfactory.com/); cookies and baked gifts from
Cheryl&Co. (1-800-443-8124 or http://www.cherylandco.com/);
premium chocolates and confections from Fannie May confections
brands (http://www.fanniemay.com/ and http://www.harrylondon.com/);
gourmet foods from Greatfood.com (http://www.greatfood.com/); wine
gifts from Ambrosia (http://www.ambrosia.com/); gift baskets from
1-800-BASKETS.COM (http://www.1800baskets.com/) and DesignPac
(http://www.designpac.com/); Celebrations
(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 (1-800-627-1712 or
http://www.plowandhearth.com/), Wind & Weather
(http://www.windandweather.com/), HearthSong
(http://www.hearthsong.com/) and Magic Cabin
(http://www.magiccabin.com/). Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are
traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under ticker symbol FLWS.
About The Palm Restaurant Group The Palm Restaurant proudly serves
huge cuts of USDA prime-aged beef, jumbo Nova Scotia lobster and
premium seafood, cooked to perfection with service and atmosphere
like nowhere else. Known as the "place to see and be seen," the
famed walls of each Palm are adorned with the caricatures of
celebrities, politicians and socialites who make up its impressive
customer base. Through four generations, the two families who
opened the original Palm in 1926 on the east side of Manhattan have
maintained co-ownership of the restaurant company. The Palm
currently has more than 25 restaurants in 24 cities across the
United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. For more information on The
Palm, visit http://www.thepalm.com/. DATASOURCE: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM,
Inc. CONTACT: Kristy Rivera of MWW Group for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM,
+1-212-827-3754, Web Site: http://www.1800flowers.com/
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