CARLE PLACE, N.Y. — As 1-800-FLOWERS.COM gears up for another busy Mother’s Day season, Chris McCann, president of the world’s largest florist and online
gift shop, will appear in the season finale of “Undercover Boss,” the hit
reality TV series on CBS. On April 11, viewers will get an inside look as McCann
leaves his corporate office to go undercover and work side-by-side with his
employees to gain a unique perspective on how things work at the frontline, to
witness firsthand the effects his decisions have throughout the company and
acknowledge unsung heroes who go above and beyond for the floral and gift
retailer.
“I am so grateful for CBS providing me with this exceptional opportunity,” said
Chris McCann, President of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. “The opportunity to experience our
company at all levels makes me a stronger leader and enables 1-800-FLOWERS.COM
to continue to be the best in the business. Also, the show reaffirmed my
appreciation for all our employees and their hard work they are invaluable to
us in our mission to help deliver smiles everyday.”
“Undercover Boss” follows high-level chief executives as they enter anonymously
into the frontline positions of their companies. Each week documents a different
executive’s undercover mission, where they have the opportunity to examine the
forefront of their company. While working alongside their employees, the
executives get an up-close and personal look at both the good and the bad, while
discovering the unsung heroes who make their company run.
The “Undercover Boss” episode featuring 1-800-FLOWERS.COM will debut on the CBS
Television Network on Sunday, April 11 at 9/8c. For additional information on
1-800-FLOWERS.COM and “Undercover Boss,” visit www.1800flowers.com and
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/undercover_boss/.
About the Company
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 has earned the 2009 Gold Award in the Online Flower Delivery
category from TopTenREVIEWS; was listed as a TOP TEN MOBILE RETAILER by Internet
Retailer magazine in 2009; and 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); and 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, various philanthropic and
charitable efforts and special private-sector skills training programs for
military veterans. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ
Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS.
Source:
1-800-FLOWERS.COM