50 Years in the Relationships Business

Sharing a Letter from our Founder & Chairman

͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏ ‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Please Click Here to Manage Your Preferences or Unsubscribe "As 1-800-Flowers marks its 50th birthday, I'm taken back to an era of 8-tracks, bell-bottoms, and a small flower shop built on a timeless idea." A Business Built on Relationships Today, the world of a half century ago feels like another planet, but the underlying human need to build relationships hasn't changed at all. That point proved critical to the success of the little flower shop that opened its doors on April 1, 1976. 👉 Read how 1-800-Flowers.com got its start — before phone numbers and the Internet. Also this week: What social work, bartending, and driving a taxi in the 1970s taught me about relationships. Every new technology opened a door — from toll-free calls to e-commerce. See how it shaped the journey. Share your stories for a chance to win a bouquet that's been 50 years in the marking. A Week of Reflection & Renewal We're entering a week that invites reflection. For many, it begins with Palm Sunday and moves through Good Friday to Easter. For others, Passover offers a time of remembrance, tradition, and gathering. Both traditions center on renewal and hope. 👉 How are you marking the moment? This week's Power & Impact examines leadership through the lens of Donald Trump. I'm joined by Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian to explore their new book on the patterns behind the president's influence — and what they reveal about power, whether you agree with him or not. In Celebrate Your Story, I sit down with Haresh Tharani to reflect on a journey from early days in apparel manufacturing to global business and investing. Grounded in family, faith, and discipline, he shares a simple but powerful belief: success is measured by how we treat others—and how well we listen along the way. On My Reading Shelf With Easter and Passover now upon us, here are a few timely and thought-provoking reads that caught my attention: A NEW LEAP OF FAITH: The New York Times explores the recent surge in Catholic conversions and how church leaders are working to understand what's driving this renewed interest in faith. LONGEVITY AND HEALTHY MINDS: Another compelling piece from The Times examines how factors like a strong sense of purpose can meaningfully impact mental well-being and overall health as we age GOLDEN BIRTHDAY IDEAS: If you — or someone you know — are marking a 50th milestone, 1-800-Flowers.com offers inspiration and ideas for celebrating in style. Written by our Founder and Chairman, our Celebrations Pulse letters aim to engage with our community. From sharing stories to welcoming your ideas, we want to help you to express, connect, and celebrate the important people in your life. View as webpage This email was sent by: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Two Jericho Plaza Suite 200 Jericho, NY, 11753, USA Manage Email Preferences | Terms & Conditions | Unsubscribe from Pulse Newsletter