1-800-FLOWERS.COM Upgrades Holiday Shopping

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1-800-FLOWERS.COM Announces Free Upgrade of Holiday Best Seller

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., Dec. 17 // PRNewswire-FirstCall // -- With the holidays fast approaching, shoppers are looking to maintain festive holiday traditions while getting the most out of their holiday spending dollars. As consumers look to maximize their purchase efforts, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLWS), the world's largest florist and gift shop, offers consumers significant savings throughout this holiday season.

"We are delighted to offer programs such as the free upgrade of our holiday Festive Christmas Centerpiece among many options that will allow consumers to obtain beautiful gifts that create a lasting impression," says Jim McCann CEO and founder of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. "We help our customers express themselves and connect to the important people in their lives, especially during this special time of year."

Consumers are refocusing their spending dollars to outlets which bring comfort, joy, and a bit of relief. Recognizing the shift towards gifts that have meaning and can bring people together, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, has developed these holiday savings, incentive programs and products which give focus to simple cost effective gifts and decorating solutions with the inclusion of useful added values for the gift giver.

Crafted from roses, carnations, and traditional Christmas trimmings the 1-800-FLOWERS Festive Christmas Centerpiece will enhance any holiday dinner table. As a special opportunity this season, with a purchase of a small

1-800-FLOWERS.COM Festive Christmas Centerpiece at $49.99, this elegant centerpiece can be upgraded at no additional cost. Shoppers will receive additional roses, lilies and carnations with no extra fees. Inspired by traditional holiday ornaments and decorations, the Festive Christmas Centerpiece features the season's most popular flowers and greens and will enhance any holiday dinner table.

Customers can take advantage of the free upgrade incentive by simply clicking on the Radio Collection banner located on the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM homepage.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM is dedicated to bringing the best products to its customers this season. When purchasing the 1-800-FLOWERS Festive Christmas Centerpiece, shoppers will receive a long-lasting arrangement that would be a wonderful addition to any holiday occasion.

About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is the world's leading florist and a provider of specialty gifts for all occasions. For more than 30 years, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. 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. 1-800-FLOWERS(R), is one of the top 50 online retailers by Internet Retailer, as well as 2008 Laureate Honoree by the Computerworld Honors Program and the recipient of ICMI's 2006 Global Call Center of the Year Award, offers the best of both worlds: exquisite arrangements created by some of the nation's top floral artists and hand-delivered the same day, and spectacular flowers shipped overnight "Fresh From Our Growers(R)." As always, 100% satisfaction is guaranteed. The Company's BloomNet(R) international floral wire service 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, "Gift Shop" also includes gourmet gifts such as popcorn and specialty treats from The Popcorn Factory(R) (1-800-541-2676 or www.thepopcornfactory.com); exceptional cookies and baked gifts from Cheryl&Co.(R); premium chocolates and confections from Fannie May(R) confections brands; gourmet foods from Greatfood.com(R); wine gifts from Ambrosia(R); gift baskets from 1-800-BASKETS.COM(R) and DesignPac as well as Home Decor and Children's Gifts from Plow & Hearth(R), Wind & Weather(R) (www.windandweather.com), HearthSong(R) and Magic Cabin(R). 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under ticker symbol FLWS.

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