UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 30, 2008
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-26841 11-3117311
(State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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One Old Country Road, Suite 500
Carle Place, New York 11514
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(516) 237-6000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Names Jan Murley Interim President for Consumer Floral
Business Segment
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. has named Ms. Jan Murley as Interim President for the
Company's 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Consumer Floral Brand business segment. Ms. Murley,
who has been a member of the Company's Board of Directors since 2007, will serve
as a consultant to the Company. Ms. Murley will remain a member of the Company's
Board of Directors.
Jim McCann, CEO, said, "As a valuable and highly involved board member since
2007, Jan has a very keen understanding of our brands and our business model.
Her extensive experience in the retail industry, particularly in the gifting and
consumer package goods sectors, make Jan a great fit for this important
leadership position. We are excited to have her onboard to share her passion,
enthusiasm and impressive business acumen."
Ms. Murley was most recently with private equity company Kohlberg, Kravis,
Roberts & Co. where she led a business turnaround for The Boyds Collection, Ltd.
as Chief Executive Officer and Director, culminating in a transaction that took
Boyd's private. Prior to that role, Jan served as Group Vice President for
Hallmark Cards, Inc. with responsibility for a $2.8 billion operating group. Ms.
Murley's professional career also includes more than 20 years at The Procter &
Gamble Company where she held positions of increasing responsibility both
domestically and internationally.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
By: /s/ William E. Shea
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William E. Shea
Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice-President
Finance and Administration
Date: September 30, 2008
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