1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.

The holidays are just around the corner and our teams have been ramping up for months for our busiest time of the year. Our PersonalizationMall.com team has been especially busy - launching new collections featuring holiday favorites like Elf, Polar Express, and more! Learn more about the new collections here: https://lnkd.in/eaeEbRB6 Congrats?to the team for bringing these fun and festive products to life!?

This year marks the 90th anniversary of Harry & David, and our founder and CEO Jim McCann got the chance to speak with several long-standing employees who truly embody the brand's spirit of caring and sharing. In his conversation with Lana Hyde, senior manager of manufacturing planning, who has been with the brand for over 40 years, they discussed how Harry & David has evolved over the years while its culture of care and camaraderie has stayed the same. Check it out and stay connected by signing up for the Celebrations Pulse newsletter here:?https://lnkd.in/eMzr-EDF

Our new printed greeting card offering has been a huge hit - an we wanted to introduce you to more of the talented artists behind the meaningful designs. Meet Maya and Patrick, a husband and wife team found their calling in the world of greeting cards and art. Their main goal with their designs: creating connection. Learn more about their story here:?https://lnkd.in/eZmRF5H3

This week, we're celebrating the season of gratitude in a simple, heartfelt way. To show appreciation for our amazing community, we're offering 50% off all greeting cards this week. Whether it's a quick note to a friend or a heartfelt message to family, sending a greeting card is a wonderful way to stay connected and show appreciation. Just personalize your message, and we'll handle the rest. Here's to spreading a little kindness and connection this season. https://lnkd.in/gBT672xY

Exciting news! Our Harry & David brand has unwrapped six exclusive pop-up shops in select Macy’s stores this holiday season. Through early January, these shops will bring Harry & David’s finest food gifts to Macy’s customers. Take a peek inside the shop at Macy’s Herald Square with our founder and CEO, Jim McCann. Kudos to the teams who made this holiday magic happen!

Today is Veterans Day, offering a moment to pause and reflect on the dedication, hard work, and sacrifice of the many members of America’s Armed Forces. We offer our deepest admiration and our sincerest thanks to our own veteran employees – and their supportive families – for all that they have done in service of our nation. We are the home of the free because of the brave – and, for this, we are immensely grateful.

Next Monday is Veterans Day, offering a great opportunity to express gratitude to those who have served our country in the armed forces. This year, building on over 15 years of working with the veterans’ organization WeSalute, the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. family of brands is helping people thank a service member in a new way.?Visit our Greeting Cards page through Nov. 6, select a FREE greeting card and enter your thanks. We will then print each card and send it to WeSalute, which will then mail them to veterans from all branches. Thank a veteran today:?https://lnkd.in/eMS-Z39m

?? Happy Halloween! ?? From New York to Oregon, our teams celebrated All Hallows' Eve in?spooktacular?style! With costume contests, community Trunk-or-Treats, and deliciously eerie food trucks, our colleagues truly got into the spirit of the season. Huge thanks to all our team members who helped bring these amazing events to life! Wishing everyone a fang-tastic, safe, and happy Halloween!

This month, our talented Emeralds enjoyed a unique, hands-on look behind the scenes at our Ohio facilities! From touring our fulfillment and distribution centers to getting an insider’s view of the iconic Cheryl's Cookies bakery, they witnessed the full journey - from baking and frosting to packaging and shipping. They may have even picked up some pro cookie-frosting skills along the way! And, of course, no visit would be complete without a taste test of the final product. Stay tuned for more highlights from our Emeralds program!

We’re proud to keep celebrating #AmazingMoms all year long, and this month, we’re excited to introduce Cassy Caputo. As a single mom of three, Cassy has always believed in her son Keith, who has Down syndrome, and his potential to achieve great things. Keith works at Smile Farms Inc. and was named Farmer of the Year in 2020 - a recognition that inspired him to give back. Together, Cassy and Keith founded Helping Makes U Happy, and their organization has raised over $100,000, creating a lasting impact in their community. Discover more about their inspiring journey and the incredible difference they’re making:?https://lnkd.in/eagFdvhm #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #NDEAM