Completion of Sale of Interflora to FTD
(ContentDesk) August 2, 2006 -- Further to the announcement of 7th July 2006, The Board of Interflora, the UKs leading provider of floral services, announces the successful completion of the sale of the business to FTD Group, Inc. (NYSE:FTD), a leading US provider of floral services and products and a direct marketer of flowers and specialty gifts, for a consideration of ?65.7m.
About Interflora.co.ukWith worldwide reach and visibility, the Roman God Mercury is now one of the most recognized brand marks in the world and a shared symbol of quality and service. Interflora is the world's largest and most popular flower delivery network with 58,000 florists serving over 140 countries, we can express your thoughts through the most beautiful flowers and gifts in the world. Send flowers with Interflora and the local expert florist will use the freshest flowers for your bouquet or flower arrangement and personally deliver by hand the same day, next day or when you choose.Interfloras change from a trade association to a private company has driven innovation and enabled Interflora.co.uk to break new price barriers with a range of value flowers, balloon bouquets and a wider selection of teddy bears, candles and chocolates all delivered with the famous Interflora quality guarantee.For further information, please contact: Steve Richards, CEO, Interflora, Tel: 01529 301 450Simon Rigby, Sarah Gestetner Citigate Dewe Rogerson, Tel: 020 7638 9571 Helen Adams, 3i Senior Press Officer, Tel:
0207 975 3465About 3i3i is a world leader in private equity and venture capital.
We focus on Buyouts, Growth Capital and Venture Capital and invest across Europe, in the United States and in Asia. Our competitive advantage comes from our international network and the strength and breadth of our relationships in business. These underpin the value that we deliver to our portfolio and to our shareholders. www.3i.com. Other 3i retail experience includes: Printemps China Department Stores, China, department store operator; Defimode, France, retail chain; Cannon Avent, UK, provider of baby care products; EAT, UK, coffee and sandwich company; La Sirena, Spain, frozen food retailer; GANT, Sweden, mens fashion; Pets at Home, UK, pet supplies and Giochi Preziosi, Italy, toy company.
About FTDFTD Group, Inc. is a leading provider of floral-related products and services to consumers and retail florists, as well as other retail locations offering floral products, in the U.S., Canada, the U.K and Ireland. Our business is supported by the highly recognized FTD and Interflora brands. Both brands utilize the Mercury Man logo, which is displayed in approximately 50,000 floral shops globally. Our consumer businesses operate primarily through the www.FTD.COM Web site in the U.S.
and Canada and the www.interflora.co.uk Web site in the U.K. and are complemented by our florist business which provides products and services to our independent florist network..
A Look at Cheap Flower Deliveries
As humans, we are always on the lookout for a deal. Deals on flower delivery are no exception. We use flowers as gifts for so many occasion such as birthdays, anniversaries, deaths, births, graduations and many, many more. We could probably come up with an event or celebration that could constitute giving flowers at least once a month. Instead of paying retail (or more) each time we need to order flowers, we would all like a great deal.
Many methods of finding cheap flower delivery exist, you just need to know how to find them.
For instance, many companies will, from time-to-time, offer special promotional offers aimed at getting new customers. They may have a coupon code that can save you, in some cases, up to 40% on your order. If you have a company of preference you can sign up to receive news and information which will often include discounts and promotions.
You may also be able to get cheap flower delivery from your local florist. If you are...
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Best UK Online Florist - Web User Magazine Award
(ContentDesk) February 4, 2006 -- Serenata Flowers are pleased to announce that they have received a Gold Award for best online florist from the UK's best selling Internet magazine, Web User, beating Interflora and Tesco.
As the UK's largest independent online florist, Serenata Flowers offer stunning flowers at very attractive prices all backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. In their review, Web User were particularly impressed with the ease of use of the Serenata Flowers website and the high quality and longevity of the flowers received.
With Valentines Day on the 14th February, the UK's online florists will receive a major increase in traffic and orders over the coming week. Visitors to...
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Tis the Season for Giving…Flowers
(ContentDesk) December 2, 2005 -- Are you racing around trying to buy holiday gifts for everyone on your list? Getting gifts out to everyone, near or far, doesnt have to be difficult. Instead of running in and out of every store in town make one stop at your local flower shop or a couple clicks on an online flower site and send flower arrangements to those hard to shop for folk. Winter is the number 1 flower-buying season and theres a reason for that, plants and flowers make great gifts. Here are some great gift ideas: Look for arrangements using poinsettias and amaryllis (flowers of the season) Think wreathsthey make beautiful door hangings and can also be used as centerpieces Ask your florist to incorporate pieces of evergreen into the arrangement for a real holiday feel Find arrangements with candles, fruit, and ornaments used as focal points Anything that is deep purple or red, these are great winter season colors
Tip: Pass on Grocery Store Flowers Why order flowers online...
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A Look at Cheap Flower Deliveries
As humans, we are always on the lookout for a deal. Deals on flower delivery are no exception. We use flowers as gifts for so many occasion such as birthdays, anniversaries, deaths, births, graduations and many, many more. We could probably come up with an event or celebration that could constitute giving flowers at least once a month. Instead of paying retail (or more) each time we need to order flowers, we would all like a great deal.
Many methods of finding cheap flower delivery exist, you just need to know how to find them.
For instance, many companies will, from time-to-time, offer special promotional offers aimed at getting new customers. They may have a coupon code that can save you, in some cases, up to 40% on your order. If you have a company of preference you can sign up to receive news and information which will often include discounts and promotions.
You may also be able to get cheap flower delivery from your local florist. If you are...
Florist > A Look at Cheap Flower Deliveries
A Look at Cheap Flower Deliveries
As humans, we are always on the lookout for a deal. Deals on flower delivery are no exception. We use flowers as gifts for so many occasion such as birthdays, anniversaries, deaths, births, graduations and many, many more. We could probably come up with an event or celebration that could constitute giving flowers at least once a month. Instead of paying retail (or more) each time we need to order flowers, we would all like a great deal.
Many methods of finding cheap flower delivery exist, you just need to know how to find them.
For instance, many companies will, from time-to-time, offer special promotional offers aimed at getting new customers. They may have a coupon code that can save you, in some cases, up to 40% on your order. If you have a company of preference you can sign up to receive news and information which will often include discounts and promotions.
You may also be able to get cheap flower delivery from your local florist. If you are...
Florist > A Look at Cheap Flower Deliveries
Let Your Wedding Flowers Speak the Language of Love
Congratulations! You have found the man of your dreams and are getting married. What a wonderful time in your life ? full of promise, hope, and happiness. Can you think of a better way to express these emotions than through flowers? A wedding would just not be the same without wedding flowers.The Tradition of Wedding FlowersCarrying flowers by the bride is not something new; it actually has its roots in ancient times. Strong smelling herbs and spices were used to keep away evil spirits during the wedding celebration. Later, during the Roman era, flowers were used to symbolize fertility.
Eventually, flowers were given different meanings and used as a way of sending "love notes" in the form of bouquets. Soon, the tradition of the meaning of each flower trickled down and was adopted for the bride's bouquet.By tradition, the groom wears a flower that appears in the bridal bouquet in his buttonhole. This custom originates from the Medieval tradition of a knight wearing his lady's colors...
Let Your Wedding Flowers Speak the Language of Love
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Birthday Flower Arrangements
If you have a friend or relative's birthday coming up and you don't quite know what to give her, flowers could be a good idea. If you can't choose the flowers, leave it to a florist, he will ask you questions about the birthday girl and select the flowers accordingly. Besides sending on beautiful flowers, florists' websites also send fruit baskets and personal care items as birthday gifts.
If you've decided on flowers, you can choose flowers specific for her birth month. If her birthday is in January, send her carnations; in February, violets; March, jonquils; April, sweet peas; May, lilies; June, roses; July, larkspurs; August, gladioli; September, asters; October, calendulas; November, chrysanthemums; and December, narcissuses.
For younger women and girls, your flower arrangements could be based on a flower theme for her birthday party. You could create large paper blooms, perhaps of sunflowers, and do up T-shirts with flowers in...
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