Employment Verification for 1-800-Flowers.com.

1-800-Flowers.com is a floral and gourmet foods gift retailer headquartered in Carle Place, New York. Founded in 1976 by James McCann, the company originally began as a chain of flower shops before transitioning to a phone-based ordering system in 1982. Today, 1-800-Flowers.com operates a global e-commerce platform that offers a wide range of floral arrangements, plants, and other gifts for all occasions. Its product line includes roses, orchids, tulips, and other seasonal flowers, as well as gourmet gift baskets and personalized keepsakes. In addition to its own product line, 1-800-Flowers.com also partners with other companies, such as Harry & David and The Popcorn Factory, to offer a wider variety of gifts. The company has received recognition for its innovative use of technology, including the development of an AI-powered personal shopping assistant named “Gwyn,” which uses natural language processing to help customers find the perfect gift. 1-800-Flowers.com has also been recognized for its commitment to sustainability, including its efforts to reduce waste and offset its carbon footprint through partnerships with nonprofits such as Carbonfund.org. As of 2021, the company has over 6,000 employees and serves customers in more than 195 countries. It has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1999.