1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. to Hire More Than 10,000 Seasonal Employees Nationwide To Meet Increased Demand for Online Gifting and Sharing
1-800-FLOWERS.COM (NASDAQ: FLWS) plans to hire over 10,000 seasonal associates for the holiday season across its gourmet foods and gift brands. Hiring has begun at brands such as Harry & David and Cheryl's Cookies. The company aims to meet increased demand during what is anticipated to be an unusual shopping period. Roles include production, gift assembly, customer service, and distribution. Perks such as gift card drawings and referral bonuses are available. Interested candidates can apply online at 1800flowersinc.com.
- Plans to hire over 10,000 seasonal associates to meet holiday demand.
- Offers perks like gift card drawings and employee discounts to attract talent.
- Seasonal positions may lead to permanent employment opportunities.
- None.
CARLE PLACE, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS) has announced its plans to hire more than 10,000 seasonal associates across its gourmet foods and gift brands for the upcoming holiday season. Hiring has commenced at Harry & David®, PersonalizationMall.com®, Cheryl's Cookies® and The Popcorn Factory® to fill critical roles to meet holiday peak demand and help customers connect with others as they navigate what is expected to be an unusual season ahead. As the company quadruples its workforce nationwide for the holiday period, it continues to prioritize the health and safety of its team members.
"The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of brands helps customers express, connect and celebrate with the important people in their lives every day – and, we value the important role we play in helping people stay connected during the holiday season," said Maureen Paradine, Senior Vice President, Human Resources. "Our seasonal associates play a pivotal role in ensuring we deliver millions of holiday smiles, and we are pleased to offer qualified candidates exciting incentives to join our incredible team."
Seasonal positions vary by brand and include full-time and part-time roles in key areas such as production, gift assembly, customer service, and distribution and fulfillment center operations, among others. The majority of these roles are being offered throughout Illinois, Ohio and Oregon, with some work-from-home positions available. Perks such as gift card drawings, referral bonuses and employee discounts are designed to attract highly motivated and passionate associates. Seasonal associates across the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of brands may be considered for permanent positions once the holiday season concludes.
Interested candidates can learn more about seasonal employment opportunities and apply for positions online by visiting: https://www.1800flowersinc.com/careers.
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About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect and celebrate. The Company's business platform features our all-star family of brands, including: 1-800-Flowers.com®, 1-800-Baskets.com®, Cheryl's Cookies®, Harry & David®, PersonalizationMall.com®, Shari's Berries®, FruitBouquets.com®, Moose Munch®, The Popcorn Factory®, Wolferman's Bakery℠ and Simply Chocolate®. We also offer top-quality steaks and chops from Stock Yards®. Through the Celebrations Passport® loyalty program, which provides members with free standard shipping and no service charge across our portfolio of brands, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. strives to deepen relationships with customers. The Company also operates BloomNet®, an international floral service provider offering a broad-range of products and services designed to help professional florists grow their businesses profitably; Napco℠, a resource for floral gifts and seasonal décor; and DesignPac Gifts, LLC, a manufacturer of gift baskets and towers. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. was recognized as the 2019 Mid-Market Company of the Year by CEO Connection. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS. For more information, visit 1800flowersinc.com or follow @1800FLOWERSInc on Twitter.
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