1-800-FLOWERS.COM Sets October 22, 2002 For Release of Fiscal 2003 First Quarter Financial Results.Business Editors WESTBURY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2002 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 multi-channel retailer of thoughtful gifts for all occasions, today announced that the Company will release financial results for its fiscal 2003 first quarter (ended September 29, 2002) on Tuesday, October 22, 2002. The press release will be issued prior to market opening at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call with members of senior management to be held at 11:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will be available via webcast from the Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. section of the Company's website at www.1800flowers.com. To listen to the call via the Internet it is recommended that interested parties go to the web site prior to the start time to download and install any necessary audio software. For those unable to listen to the webcast live, an indexed recording of the call will be posted on the Investor Relations section of the Company's web site within two hours of the call's completion. A replay of the call can be accessed via telephone for 24 hours Adv. 1. for 24 hours - without stopping; "she worked around the clock" around the clock, round the clock beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET on 10/22/02 at: 1-800-633-8284 (domestic) or 1-409-977-9140 (international). Enter reservation #20946739. About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R) With one of the most recognized brands in gift retailing, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM provides a broad range of thoughtful gift products including flowers, plants, gourmet foods, candies, 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 and other unique gifts to customers around the world via: the Internet at (www.1800flowers.com); by calling 1-800-FLOWERS(R) (1-800-356-9377) 24 hours a day; or by visiting one of its Company-operated or franchised stores. The Company's gift product line is extended by the merchandise sold under its collection of brands, including home decor and garden merchandise under Plow & Hearth(R) (phone: 1-800-627-1712 and web: www.plowandhearth.com), premium popcorn and other food gifts under The Popcorn Factory(R) (phone: 1-800-541-2676 and web: (www.thepopcornfactory.com), gourmet food products under GreatFood.com(R) (www.greatfood.com), and children's gifts under HearthSong(R) (www.hearthsong.com) and Magic Cabin Dolls(R) (www.magiccabindolls.com). The Company's Class A common stock is listed on the NASDAQ National Market (ticker symbol Ticker Symbol An arrangement of characters (usually letters) representing a particular security listed on an exchange or otherwise traded publicly. When a company issues securities to the public marketplace, it selects an available ticker symbol for its securities which investors "FLWS"). Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. : A number of statements contained in the Company's scheduled October 22, 2002 press release and conference call, other than statements of historical fact, may be forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the applicable statements. For a more detailed description of these and other risk factors, please refer to the Company's SEC filings. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any of the forward looking statements made in the scheduled October 22, 2002 conference call and any recordings thereof, or in any of its SEC filings except as may be otherwise stated by the Company. |
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