CARLE PLACE, N.Y. — According to U.S. Department of Labor statistics there are more than 4.1 million Administrative Professionals in the United States alone.(i) Since 1952, Administrative Professionals Week has celebrated the vigorous efforts of office workers throughout the country. The occasion honors those whose integral work may often go unnoticed.(ii) 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLWS) the world's leading florist and gift shop, wants to ensure that all Administrative Professionals are recognized this year.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM offers flowers and gifts which will ensure administrative professionals know their work is truly appreciated. "The Administrative Professionals Week Collection features unique and sophisticated arrangements and delicious food gifts that are sure to express your many thanks," says Jim McCann, CEO and founder of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. "Administrative Professionals Week is the perfect opportunity to show your gratitude to the unsung heroes which impact our professional lives."
1-800-FLOWERS.COM has selected several floral arrangements and gifts to help express appreciation this Administrative Professionals Week:
The Cheryl&Co® Thank You Classic Bakery Tower includes a medley of delicious desserts including hand frosted cookies, fudge brownies, chocolate pretzel clusters and more.
The Shining Star Bouquet is the perfect gift to express your appreciation. Featuring yellow Asiatic lilies, green pompoms and green carnations this gorgeous bouquet is accompanied by a delicious box of chocolates to ensure your office mates know they have true star power.
A mixed bouquet of lavender daisy poms, pink carnations monte casino and other vibrant florals, the Cafe Bouquet® arrives in a stylish food safe mug; a beautiful start to their day.
In honor of Administrative Professionals Week 1-800-FLOWERS.COM® is holding its annual "Nominate your Administrative Professional" sweepstakes in which anyone can nominate up to 10 Administrative Assistants to win a year of beautiful flowers from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (Product 2182) .
For additional information on the Nominate your Administrative Professional Sweepstakes, please visit www.1800flowers.com/adminsweepstakes .
About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is the world's leading florist and gift shop. For more than 30 years, 1-800-FLOWERS® (1-800-356-9377 or www.1800flowers.com) has been providing customers with fresh flowers and the finest selection of plants, gift baskets, gourmet foods, confections, balloons and plush stuffed animals perfect for every occasion. As always, 100% satisfaction is guaranteed. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM earned the 2009 Gold Award in the Online Flower Delivery category from TopTenREVIEWS; the Company's Mobile Flower & Gift Center was named winner of the RIS (Retail Info Systems) 2010 Mobile App of the Year Award in the "Best Shopping" category and the Company was recognized by Computerworld magazine as a Premier 100 IT Leader for 2010. The Company's BloomNet® international floral wire service (www.mybloomnet.net) provides a broad range of quality products and value-added services designed to help professional florists grow their businesses profitably. The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. "Gift Shop" also includes gourmet gifts such as popcorn and specialty treats from The Popcorn Factory® (1-800-541-2676 or www.thepopcornfactory.com); cookies and baked gifts from Cheryl&Co.® (1-800-443-8124 or www.cherylandco.com); premium chocolates and confections from Fannie May® confections brands (www.fanniemay.com and www.harrylondon.com); wine gifts from Ambrosia® (www.ambrosia.com) and Geerlings&Wade(SM) (www.geerwade.com); gift baskets from 1-800-BASKETS.COM® (www.1800baskets.com) as well as Celebrations® (www.celebrations.com), a premier online destination for fabulous party ideas and planning tips. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is involved in a broad range of corporate social responsibility initiatives including continuous expansion and enhancement of its environmentally-friendly "green" programs as well as various philanthropic and charitable efforts. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS.
Source: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.