Mrs. Fields Adds Speaking Roses to Its Online and Catalog Gift Selection; Renowned Brand Adds Personalized Embossed Roses to Its
05 January 2006 - 1:00AM
Business Wire
Speaking Roses International Inc. (OTCBB: SRII) today announced a
new affiliation agreement with Mrs. Fields Gifts Inc., the company
renowned for its premier brand of cookies and other premium gifts.
Roses embossed with personalized messages will be available on the
Mrs. Fields Web site beginning Jan. 10 and featured on the cover of
the Valentine's Day gift catalog that is distributed to more than 3
million customers worldwide. "We are pleased to be associated with
an internationally recognized brand known for uncompromising
dedication to quality and a wide array of product offerings,"
stated John Winterholler, president and chief executive officer of
Speaking Roses International Inc. "An affiliation with Mrs. Fields
gifts is consistent with our strategy of growth and product
availability to customers everywhere." The affiliation with Mrs.
Fields is a major step in the fulfillment of the e-commerce
strategy of Speaking Roses, which recently redesigned its Web site
to make ordering flowers online easier and more convenient for
Internet customers. Online floral sales are expected to exceed $800
million dollars annually in the United States. The company believes
the new www.speakingroses.com Web site positions it to capture an
important portion of this growing market while offering customers
the ability to personalize any floral gift. "We're constantly in
search of gifting solutions with a personal touch that can surprise
and delight both giver and recipient alike," said Greg Berglund,
president of Mrs. Fields Gifts Inc. "We're pleased now to be able
to add the finest fresh-cut and personalized flowers from Speaking
Roses to our broad selection of quality gifts." Speaking Roses
International Inc. (www.speakingroses.com or 800-801-9855)
specializes in full floral services, including personal gifts,
weddings, funerals, and corporate promotions. With a unique,
patented embossing technology, Speaking Roses is able to print
customized messages, pictures and logos directly on the petals
without damaging the flower. This cutting-edge technology allows
customers to create a personalized gift for any occasion. Speaking
Roses has registered the patent in more than 100 countries
worldwide. Based in Utah, Speaking Roses has production facilities
in Salt Lake City, Chicago, Miami, Bogota, and Aalsmeer. Mrs.
Fields Gifts Inc. (www.mrsfields.com or 800-COOKIES(R)) markets a
broad selection of gifts for every occasion under the Mrs. Fields
brand name on the Internet and through gift catalogs. Begun in 1988
with two product offerings, Mrs. Fields Gifts now offers more than
200 different gift items, including premium baked cookies and
brownies, fresh fruit baskets and a full selection of other gourmet
snacks and treats. Based in Salt Lake City, Mrs. Fields Gifts Inc.
is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, LLC.
This release contains certain forward-looking statements, which
reflect management's expectations regarding future events and
operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. These
forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. A list of the factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed in, or
underlying, these forward-looking statements is detailed in the
company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such
as its annual and quarterly reports.
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