FEATURE/Ken Lost Barbie...Don't Lose Your Love This Valentine's Day.Feature Editors FEATURE... WESTBURY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2004 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. Hopes Guys Nationwide Learn Lesson from Biggest Breakup breakup The division of a company into separate parts. The most famous breakup to date was the 1984 division of AT&T (formerly, American Telephone & Telegraph Company). This breakup was intended to increase competition in the communications industry. of Century; It's Still Not Too Late to Place Your Valentine's Day Valentine's Day: see Saint Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day Lovers' holiday celebrated on February 14, the feast day of St. Valentine, one of two 3rd-century Roman martyrs of the same name. St. Order! Oh, the tragedy! In response to the sad news of the breakup of Ken and Barbie Barbie in full Barbara Millicent Roberts A plastic doll, 11.5 in. (29 cm) tall, with the figure of an adult woman that was introduced in 1959 by Mattel, Inc., a southern California toy company. just prior to the most romantic day of the year, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R)(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 ) today said that guys nationwide must not ignore the hard lesson learned by Ken. Demonstrating a fierce determination to help the other "Kens" of the world hold on to their "Barbies," the Company announced that it is offering what it believes to be among the latest ordering deadlines with its "Gifts Guaranteed by Valentine's Day" collection as well as its popular E-mmediate Gift(R) service. "Like the rest of the nation, we're saddened by the news of the breakup of Ken and Barbie," 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. , 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. "If Ken had only visited us online or given us a call, we might have been able to help him. While it appears to be too late for Ken, it's not too late for millions of others. "In this difficult time, we believe it's our responsibility to help others avoid the heartbreak that we're sure Ken is suffering with today. While statements from publicists said they would remain the 'best of friends,' this is the kind of news that sends shivers down the spines of men everywhere. It's just too painful to even think about. It's still not too late. Log-on, call us, visit one of our retail stores. We're here to help." Created to serve the expected rush of last minute Valentine's Day shoppers, the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM "Gifts Guaranteed by Valentine's Day" collection is comprised of a variety of floral and non-floral thoughtful gifts, including the traditional Valentine's Day gift of one dozen beautiful, fresh red roses. These gifts can be ordered as late as 10 p.m. (Eastern) on February 13 (while supplies last) for delivery on Valentine's Day on Saturday, February 14, arriving via express delivery. In addition, for those who truly procrastinate pro·cras·ti·nate v. pro·cras·ti·nat·ed, pro·cras·ti·nat·ing, pro·cras·ti·nates v.intr. To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness. v.tr. until it's almost too late, the Company said it expects to accept a limited number of orders as late as Saturday morning based on availability of product and location of the delivery. In addition to the last-minute gift options available in its "Gifts Guaranteed by Valentine's Day" collection, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM's retail stores and its E-mmediate Gift(R) service also provide hope for those who wait until the last minute to find the perfect Valentine's gift. Customers can use the E-mmediate Gift feature to have an e-mail sent to the intended gift recipient. The E-mmediate Gift e-mail can include a description and photo of the gift being sent, along with a personal message for the loved one. The personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. e-mail message can also arrive with an image of a wrapped box, to keep the gift to come as a surprise. The recipient should receive the actual gift within a day or two, depending on when the order is placed. About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R) For more than 25 years, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has helped millions of customers connect to the people they care about with a broad range of thoughtful gifts, award-winning customer service and its unique technology and fulfillment infrastructure. The Company's product line - 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 - is available to customers around the world via: the Internet (www.1800flowers.com); by calling 1-800-FLOWERS(R) (1-800-356-9377) 24 hours a day; or by visiting one of the Company-operated or franchised stores. The Company's collection of thoughtful gifting brands includes home decor and garden merchandise from Plow & Hearth(R) (phone: 1-800-627-1712 and web: www.plowandhearth.com), premium popcorn and other food gifts from The Popcorn Factory(R) (phone: 1-800-541-2676 and web: www.thepopcornfactory.com), gourmet food products from GreatFood.com(R) (www.greatfood.com), and children's gifts from HearthSong(R) (www.hearthsong.com) and Magic Cabin(R) (www.magiccabin.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"). |
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