1-800-FLOWERS.COM (NASDAQ: FLWS)  is a leading provider of gourmet food and floral gifts for all occasions with a broad range of truly original gifts designed to help customers express themselves perfectly.

Advisor Access spoke with 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Chairman and CEO James McCann about the company's growth plan.

Advisor Access:  How would you describe 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.?

James McCann: We are a leading gourmet and floral gift provider with a unique range of highly recognizable brands and thoughtful gift products designed to make it easy for our customers to express themselves perfectly. I am proud to say that for nearly 40 years, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has helped our customers connect with the important people in their lives by delivering smiles for every occasion.

AA:  What sets 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (FLWS) apart as a compelling investment opportunity?

JM: It's a combination of factors, including our unique multi-brand, multi-channel strategy that enables us to deepen our relationships with our customers, increasing loyalty and lifetime value. From our current revenue base of more than $1.12 billion, we are growing our bottom line metrics -- EBITDA and EPS -- at rates well in excess of revenue growth. We are doing this by leveraging our marketing and merchandising programs with our operating platform to enhance gross margins while at the same time reducing operating expenses. We expect to be generating more than $35 million in free cash flow for fiscal year 2016 and with minimal leverage and significant borrowing capacity, our balance sheet is very strong.

Read the full interview with 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Chairman and CEO James McCann HERE.

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