The parent company of Westerville-based Cheryl’s Cookies is preparing to add thousands of jobs across Ohio for the pending holiday season.
Carle Place, New York-based 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS) said Tuesday it plans to hire 10,000 people across the country to staff its stores and fulfillment centers, including the well-known cookie maker and its sister brands Harry & David, PersonalizationMall.com and The Popcorn Factory. That includes 2,500 in Ohio.
“The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of brands helps customers express, connect and celebrate with the important people in their lives every day – and, we value the important role we play in helping people stay connected during the holiday season,” Maureen Paradine, senior vice president of human resources, said in a statement.
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