1-800-FLOWERS.COM (FLWS) 8-KDeparture of Directors or Certain Officers

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 27, 2024

1 800 FLOWERS COM INC

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

(516) 237-6000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

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ITEM 5.02  Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

 

Today, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that, on June 27, 2024, Jonathan J. Feldman assumed the duties of the role of President of BloomNet, Inc. (“BloomNet”), the international floral wire service business of the Company, Mr. Feldman, age 46, previously served as Executive Vice President, CLEAR Verified, at Clear Secure, Inc., which operates a secure identify platform that enables access to dedicated entry lanes in airport security checkpoints, from May 2023 through September 2023. From June 2021 to January 2023, Mr. Feldman served as Vice President, Operations, Merchandising and Third-Party Partnerships to GoBrands Inc., (doing business as Gopuff), a provider of online retail and delivery services. Prior to GoBrands Inc., Mr. Feldman served in various leadership roles at Uber Technologies, Inc., from April 2014 to June 2021, including, most recently, as Director, Head of Global Operations, Strategy and Planning, Delivery. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University.

 

Also, on June 27, 2024, Dinesh Popat transitioned from his role as President of BloomNet to the role of Special Advisor to BloomNet. Mr. Popat will assist in the transition of the President of BloomNet role until his departure from the Company.  

 

In connection with Mr. Feldman’s appointment, the Company granted Mr. Feldman 34,130 restricted shares, subject to the terms of the award agreements. The restricted shares will vest in three equal annual installments commencing on March 25, 2025. The selection of Mr. Feldman to serve as President of BloomNet was not pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with respect to any other person.

 

There are no reportable family relationships or related person transactions involving the Company and Mr. Feldman.