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BOSTON, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoebuy.com (www.shoebuy.com), one of the largest retailers of footwear, accessories and related apparel on the Internet and an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), is redefining the floral industry with the launch of FloraFlora.com, a new e-tail flower supersite that guarantees the freshest floral arrangements and eliminates delivery charges and hidden fees. Similar to Shoebuy.com's success as a leading retailer of footwear, the Company is now raising...

Study reveals consumer values influencing floral purchasesFlorists and other retailers who sell flowers and plants can now add another tool to their marketing kit. A recent study of "consumption values" may help them understand what influences consumers' choices in regard to floral purchases, and how to better design marketing efforts and purchase stock that can increase customers and sales.Li-Chun Huang from National Taiwan University and Tzu-Fang Yeh from Da-Yeh University headed...

Why We Give More Gifts Than We Receive University Research Reveals Why Flowers are the Perfect Gift to Express Thanks ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- From neighbors and teachers to coworkers and even therapists, a nationwide poll reveals the unsung heroes in our lives and communities -- beyond traditional family and friends -- who Americans believe deserve their holiday thanks. Ranking atop the list of those who deserve end-of-year appreciation, cited by 53 percent of...

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On any given day, nearly 750,000 Americans celebrate a birthday. With an estimated 968,000 people celebrating their birthday this October 5th,(1) Americans are looking for a unique way to say "Happy Birthday" to a friend or loved one on the day known as America's Most Common Birthday. This year, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM INC. (FLWS), the world's leading florist and gift shop, is offering a variety of birthday-inspired floral gifts to ensure...

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleflora, the world's leading flower wire service offering only hand-arranged, hand-delivered floral arrangements, today announced its partnership with renowned artist Susan Winget, who frequently depicts nature and animals, drawing inspiration from her life on a farm in North Carolina. For Grandparents Day, Sunday, September 13, Teleflora honors familial ties with the release of a new line of arrangements featuring scenes of songbirds by the artist....

CARLE PLACE, N.Y., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In honor of National Friendship Day on August 2(nd), 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (FLWS), the world's leading florist and gift shop, is celebrating the beauty of friendship with unique floral and gift sets. Proclaimed by the United States Congress in 1935, "National Friendship Day" is celebrated the first Sunday in August to honor the importance of friends and friendship.(1) "Throughout our lives we make many friends that grow near and dear...

World's Leading Florist and Gift Shop Celebrates Independence Day with Colorful Floral Arrangements and Gifts CARLE PLACE, N.Y., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- From parades and fireworks to backyard barbecues, the Fourth of July marks one of America's most patriotic celebrations. With an estimated 67 million barbeques taking place on Independence Day(1). 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. (FLWS), the world's leading florist and gift shop, offers fun and festive arrangements designed to make any...

Teleflora's Exquisite Flowers and MiGi Girls' Stylish Decor Make Unforgettable Bouquets to Welcome a Family's Newest Arrival LOS ANGELES, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleflora, the world's leading flower wire service offering only hand-arranged, hand-delivered floral arrangements, today announced its exclusive two-year partnership with MiGi(R), a design and lifestyle company known for embracing individual, affordable style. Designed by Teleflora and the trend-setting designers known as the...

Teleflora Offers Kids the Chance to Celebrate Dad and Give Back To A Worthy Cause LOS ANGELES, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, June 21, children will honor father figures in their lives and Teleflora, the world's leading flower wire service, is helping them score a home run with its Father's Day product line-up. Adding extra batting power to its line up, Teleflora is teaming up with the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), to help raise awareness for prostate cancer and raise funds for...

The National Retail Foundation predicts spending on Mother's Day gifts in the United States will likely decline by 10 percent because of the recession. The trade group said Mother's Day spending may drop by up to $14 billion, USA Today said Wednesday. The predicted sales decline has prompted florists nationwide to aggressively market their products in anticipation of Sunday's holiday. The sales decline would come in the wake of lessened Valentine's Day flower sales, which dropped an average...