Article: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R) Acquires DesignPac Gifts LLC, a Leading Designer, Assembler and Distributor of Gourmet Gift Baskets, Gourmet Food Towers and Gift Sets.

* Acquisition for approximately $36 million is expected to further accelerate the Company's growth in its key Gourmet Food and Gift Basket Category

CARLE PLACE, N.Y. -- 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (NASDAQ: FLWS), a leading multi-channel retailer of thoughtful gifts for all occasions, today announced its acquisition of DesignPac Gifts LLC, a leading designer and assembler of gourmet gift baskets, gourmet food gift towers and gift sets including a broad range of branded and private label components based in Melrose Park, Illinois. The acquisition, for approximately $36 million in cash, closed on April 30, 2008. DesignPac generated revenues of more than $50 million in ...

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