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..
This Valentine’s Day Local Florists Offer To Replace Flowers Sold By Drop-Ship Competitors; An Industry First Guarantee
(ContentDesk) February 9, 2006 -- Why are these US flower shops pledging an industry first guarantee on flowers they did not sell? They believe consumers are being duped by direct-ship companies that make misleading and deceptive claims about the freshness, final presentation, and service of their so called direct from the fields flower programs. To view the growing list of participating local florists, visit http://realflorists.info/Participating_Real_Florists.html .
Some direct shippers harvest roses and other flowers and often stage them in warehouses across North America where they await purchase. Drop-shippers marketing programs feature professionally arranged bouquets in vases, but the blooms the recipient receives are simply bunched, wrapped in plastic, shipped...
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Funeral Flowers
Unexpected loss is fraught with deep emotions that words can barely express. To help families cope with the shock and agony, flowers offer comfort and express sympathy.
Manners and methods of conveying sympathy vary through countries, cultures and religions, but flowers remain fitting tributes to a departed soul. Displayed during the funeral service and remaining after the ceremony, flowers act as aromatic reminders of the departed member who so enriched life's journey with an inimitable presence.
While a personal selection is always best, florists are familiar with the most effective colors and designs. A guidebook on conventional styles of flower arrangements for funerals may also help.
Cultural taboos must be observed and good taste observed. A florist can also deliver funeral flowers to the bereaved family without invading privacy.
Despite changing trends in funeral services, flowers can be designed to convey the spirit and aura of the...
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Same Day Flower Delivery
So, you've let your wife's birthday slip your mind. This is an incredible feat considering she has been dropping not-so-subtle hints for the past 2 weeks. After you have smacked yourself, you begin to devise a plan. A surprise dinner at her favorite restaurant will certainly show her your romantic side, but you need something else. The tried-and-true gift of flowers will certainly do the trick.
It is no surprise that men find giving flowers as a gift to be a safe and sure way to please their mates. Ordering is usually simple and show sincere admiration and appreciation.
If you are working on a short time frame then same day flower delivery might be a good option for you. Yes, you could stop by the florist on your way home and get a bouquet, however many people enjoy the surprise of an unexpected delivery of fresh cut flowers. Most also enjoy the envying look of coworkers as they parade through the office carrying their colorful and aromatic bouquet.
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How To Target Your Niche Online Markets
Does your web site target a particular market? Is it geographic or demographic? Male or female, young or old? Business or consumer? Targeting your niche market via search engines can be a very efficient and effective way of pinpointing your visitors with the most potential to buy your products and services. With a little planning, you can determine exactly who visits your site and who doesn't. How? Well, by using search terms throughout your site that are geared specifically towards your own niche markets. We're going to show you how to do it right now. Take a minute to write down the specific markets your products and services are aimed at.
Now drill down even further. Do you service only one country, State or city? Are you mainly targeting men in their twenties? Parents? Low-income earners? To give you an example, let's take a fictional florist located in Miami, Florida who specializes in wedding bouquets. Their target markets would be something like this: - women in their early...
How To Target Your Niche Online Markets
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