CORRECTING and REPLACING 1-800-FLOWERS.COM to Present at Investor Conf

    Business Editors/E-Commerce Writers
    CORRECTION...by 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

    WESTBURY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2005--In BW5509 issued Jan. 12, 2005: Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions.

    The corrected release reads:

    1-800-FLOWERS.COM TO PRESENT AT INVESTOR CONFERENCES IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2005

    1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R) (NASDAQ: FLWS), a leading multi-channel retailer of thoughtful gifts for all occasions, today reported that members of the Company's senior management team will be presenting at two investor conferences in January and one in February 2005. On Thursday, January 13, the Company will present at the CJS Securities New Ideas for the New Year Investment Conference in New York City. The Company will also present on Wednesday, January 19, at the second annual Sidoti & Company Emerging Growth Institutional Investor Forum at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. In February, the Company will present at the Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, February 24. Links to web casts of the presentations can be found on the Company's website at www.1800flowers.com in the Investor Relations section.

    About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R)

    For more than 25 years, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS) has been the leading innovator in the floral industry, taking the extra step to help people connect and express themselves quickly and easily with exquisite floral gifts crafted with care by renowned artisans and the nation's leading florists, as well as distinctive non-floral gifts appropriate for any occasion or sentiment. The Company provides gift solutions same day, any day, offering an unparalleled selection of flowers, plants, gourmet foods and confections, gift baskets and other impressive unique gifts. As always, satisfaction is guaranteed, and customer service is paramount with quick, convenient ordering options, fast and reliable delivery, and gift advisors always available. Customers can shop 1-800-FLOWERS.COM 24-hours a day, seven-days a week via the Internet (http://www.1800flowers.com); by calling 1-800-FLOWERS(R) (1-800-356-9377); or by visiting a Company-operated or franchised store. The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM family of brands also includes home decor and garden merchandise from Plow & Hearth(R) (1- 800-627-1712 or http://www.plowandhearth.com); premium popcorn and specialty treats from The Popcorn Factory(R) (1-800-541-2676 or http://www.thepopcornfactory.com); gourmet foods from GreatFood.com(R) (http://www.greatfood.com); children's gifts from HearthSong(R) (http://www.hearthsong.com) and Magic Cabin(R) (http://www.magiccabin.com) and wine gifts from The Wine Tasting Network (www.ambrosiawine.com and www.winetasting.com).

    Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

    A number of statements contained in the presentations mentioned in this press release, including those in the recorded and live audio portions of the presentations, other than statements of historical fact, may be forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the applicable statements. For a more detailed description of these and other risk factors, please refer to the Company's SEC filings including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any of the forward looking statements made in the presentations and any recordings thereof, or in any of its SEC filings except as may be otherwise stated by the Company.

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CONTACT: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Investors: Joseph D. Pititto, 516-237-6131 invest@1800flowers.com or Media: Ken Young, 516-237-6102 kyoung@1800flowers.com

KEYWORD: ARIZONA FLORIDA NEW YORK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: FOODS/BEVERAGES RETAIL INTERNET E-COMMERCE TRADESHOW CONFERENCE CALLS SOURCE: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

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