1-800-Flowers was founded by Granville Semmes and David Snow in 1976. The business went through several transformations and finally prospered when it was sold to Jim McCann, an owner of several flower shops, in 1986.
1-800-Flowers received national attention when it was featured in an ad campaign by AT&T that ran during the 1992 Olympics. The company also advertised on CNN during the Persian Gulf War, a time when the war coverage drew additional viewers to the station.
The company went public on the NASDAQ in 1999 under the ticker symbol: LWS.
In the early 1990’s 1-800-Flowers partnered with CompuServe and AOL, and in 1995 registered the domain www.1800flowers.com
In September of 2007, the company announced a partnership with Martha Stewart Living to produce a line of floral products inspired by Martha Stewart.
In August 2011, the company acquired Flowerama, a floral retailer with 100 locations in 28 states. 
The company has acquired numerous companies, including Harry & David, FineStationery.Com, Florists.Com, FruitBouquets.Com, and The Popcorn Factory.
In January 2021, the company announced a revenue growth of 45% in the second quarter.
Today 1-800-Flowers is a floral and gift retailer and distribution company. The company has more than 4,500 employees and had $707 million in revenue in 2012. 
1-800-Flowers was founded by Granville Semmes and David Snow in 1976. The business went through several transformations and finally prospered when it was sold to Jim McCann, an owner of several flower shops, in 1986.
1-800-Flowers received national attention when it was featured in an ad campaign by AT&T that ran during the 1992 Olympics. The company also advertised on CNN during the Persian Gulf War, a time when the war coverage drew additional viewers to the station.
History
The company went public on the NASDAQ in 1999 under the ticker symbol: LWS.
In the early 1990’s 1-800-Flowers partnered with CompuServe and AOL, and in 1995 registered the domain www.1800flowers.com
In September of 2007, the company announced a partnership with Martha Stewart Living to produce a line of floral products inspired by Martha Stewart.
In August 2011, the company acquired Flowerama, a floral retailer with 100 locations in 28 states.
The company has acquired numerous companies, including Harry & David, FineStationery.Com, Florists.Com, FruitBouquets.Com, and The Popcorn Factory.
In January 2021, the company announced a revenue growth of 45% in the second quarter.
Today 1-800-Flowers is a floral and gift retailer and distribution company. The company has more than 4,500 employees and had $707 million in revenue in 2012.