1-800-FLOWERS.COM Named the Best Online Gift Site by Gomez Advisors.WESTBURY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 1999-- Premier Online Floral and Gift Retailer Ranked Number One In Seven Categories, Including Best Overall Internet Gift Store, Consumer Confidence and Relationship Services Site Also Ranked Number 22 in Inter@ctive Week's The Internet 500 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 e-commerce provider of thoughtful gift expressions, today announced that it was chosen as the best overall Internet gift store by Gomez Advisors, the leading provider of e-commerce research and analysis, in Gomez's inaugural Online Gift Scorecard. Just in time for the holiday shopping season, consumers can view Gomez's Gift Scorecard at http://www.gomez.com/index.cfm. Of the 17 gift sites reviewed(a), 1-800-FLOWERS.COM ranked first in seven of nine categories, including Best Overall Site, Customer Confidence, Relationship Services, One-Stop Shopper, Frequent Giver, First-Time Shopper and Last-Minute Shopper. Non-floral gifts represent nearly 25 percent of all sales on 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. The company increased its focus on year-round gifting in July 1999 with the redesign of its Web site. Since then, the company has added more than 1,400 new products to its gardenworks, home decor, gourmet foods and specialty gift sections of the site. "As gifting has become our primary business focus, naturally we're thrilled to be recognized by Gomez - a trusted and respected provider of unbiased research and analysis for consumers shopping the web - as the best overall gift site," said Jim McCann, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. "The ranking endorses our strategic move into the gifting space, and provides a strong testament to the quality and selection of our non-floral gift items, our dedicated customer service and overall consumer satisfaction." 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 Gomez Online Gift Scorecard, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM offers "the best of what's out there: a clean and consistent design, a broad selection of products, various shipping options (including same day arrival) and helpful content that assists customers with shopping. Finally, the site offers brilliant packaging and excellent customer service to ensure the best shopping experience." In addition to the Best Overall Internet Gift Store award, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM was recently ranked number 22 in Inter@ctive Week magazine's The Internet 500, and recently received accolades from Ladies' Home Journal Ladies' Home Journal U.S. monthly magazine, one of the oldest in the country and long the trendsetter among women's magazines. Founded in 1883 as a supplement to the Tribune and Farmer (1879–85), it began an independent publication in 1884. (Shop Online 1-2-3 supplement), Internet Retailer and Smart Computing magazines as one of the best shopping sites on the Internet. About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM With one of the most recognized brands in e-commerce, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM provides fresh-cut flowers and other gifts to customers around the world via: the Internet (www.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. In 1995, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM launched a fully functional e-commerce Web site, and currently maintains strategic online relationships with America Online See AOL. , Microsoft Network See MSN. Microsoft Network - The Microsoft Network , Snap.com and Excite, among others. The Company's online product offerings include an extensive array of fresh-cut and seasonal flowers, plants, floral arrangements, gift baskets A gift basket, or fruit basket is typically a gift that is delivered to the recipient at their home or workplace. There are different varieties of gift baskets, some which have fruit only, some with dry/canned goods only (such as tea, crackers and jam) although the standard , gourmet foods, garden accessories, and casual lifestyle furnishings. The Company's Class A Common Stock is listed on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "FLWS." About Gomez Advisors, Inc. Gomez.com, at www.gomez.com, is an online leader in providing consumers with the latest e-commerce information and tools that promote informed online purchasing decisions. The Gomez.com site has grown into a premier online hub where consumers can evaluate online service and product providers through nationally recognized Internet Scorecards. These Scorecards rank the performance and quality of online service offerings for selected industries including: airlines, auctions, autos, banks, booksellers, brokers, computers, drugstores, furniture, grocery services, insurance, music, pet supplies, sporting goods Noun 1. sporting goods - sports equipment sold as a commodity commodity, trade good, good - articles of commerce sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport , travel and videos. Gomez.com, Gomez Advisors and Internet Scorecard are trademarks of Gomez Advisors, Inc. All other products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. (a) Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Gomez Advisors' Gift Store Scorecard methodology and criteria can be found online at: http://www.gomez.com/scorecards/methodology.cfm?topcat_id=18 |
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