1-800-FLOWERS.COM Announces Last Minute Holiday Gift Solutions

1-800-FLOWERS.COM announced it will be offering its customers a variety of last-minute Christmas holiday gifts, including flowers, plants, gift baskets and other holiday presents. According to a company spokeman the gifts can be ordered as late as 10 p.m. Eastern time on the evening of December 23rd for delivery via overnight carrier on December 24. They will also be accepting floral orders on December 24th for delivery that same day through its network of nationwide select florists.

"Shoppers are always stressed as the holiday season winds down," said Jim McCann, CEO of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. "We can provide that last-minute help, though, because we have the systems in place to deliver those gifts for shoppers who wait until the last possible moment to place their holiday orders."

1-800-FLOWERS.COM also reported that through its E-mmediate Gift notification solution they will be offering gift options Christmas day. Customers can have an e-mail sent to the intended gift recipient. "The E-mmediate Gift e-mail can include a description and photo of the gift being sent, and a personal message can let the recipient know they are not forgotten this holiday season. The personalized e-mail message can also arrive with an image of a wrapped box, to keep the gift to come as a surprise. The recipient should receive the actual product shortly after Christmas, depending on when the order is placed," the company spokesman said.