1-800-FLOWERS.COM Announces the Consolidation of Its greatfood.com Gourmet and Specialty Foods Unit.Business Editors WESTBURY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2000 Full Integration of Gourmet Foods Gift Site Will Leverage Company's Existing Assets and Capabilities to Enhance Operating Efficiencies and Reduce Costs 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : FLWS FLWS Force Level Warfare Systems ), a leading online retailer of flowers and thoughtful gift products, today announced plans to consolidate its greatfood.com, Inc. online gourmet and specialty foods unit acquired last November. As part of the consolidation, all operations of greatfood.com will be moved from Seattle, Washington  This page is protected from moves until disputes have been resolved on the .The reason for its protection is listed on the protection policy page. to Westbury, New York Westbury is a village in Nassau County, New York in the United States. The population was 14,263 at the 2000 census. The Village of Westbury is in the Town of North Hempstead. , where 1-800-FLOWERS.COM is headquartered. Michael Kasprowicz Michael Scott Kasprowicz (born 10 February 1972 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian cricketer. He is a right arm fast bowler, effective outfielder and useful lower order batsman, and has enjoyed a successful career both in Australia and in the English county scene , 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Vice President of Merchandising, said, "As we realize our vision of becoming the number one source for thoughtful gifts for all occasions, it makes sense that greatfood.com takes its place at our headquarters where we can leverage our existing assets and expertise. The consolidation of greatfood.com will allow us to enhance and streamline operations and thereby improve operating efficiencies and reduce costs." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the consolidation plan, greatfood.com's Seattle, WA office will be closed by May 26, 2000. Many of the Seattle office's staff will be offered positions at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM's headquarters on Long Island in Westbury, New York. greatfood.com features more than 4,000 hand-selected specialty food items from hundreds of top suppliers. It has been recognized nationally for the quality and breadth of its product line and for the ease-of-use of its website. About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM With one of the most recognized brands in online retailing, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM provides a broad range of thoughtful gift products including flowers, gourmet foods, candies, gift baskets, and other unique gifts to customers around the world via: the Internet (1800flowers.com), AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. (keyword: flowers; keyword: gardenworks) and other online services; by calling 1-800-FLOWERS (1-800-356-9377) 24 hours a day; or by visiting one of its Company-operated or franchised stores. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM currently maintains strategic online relationships with America Online, Microsoft Network, Snap.com, Yahoo! and Excite, among others. The company was recently named the top gift site on the Web by ClicksGuide.com, an online service that rates and reviews e-commerce sites in a variety of categories. The Company's Class A Common Stock is listed on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "FLWS." |
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