1 800 Flowers Com (FLWS) risk factors, FY2024 10-K

1 800 Flowers Com's FY2024 10-K, filed Sep 06, 2024, lists 12 risk factors. There is no earlier 10-K to compare against, so the most company-specific risks are listed below.

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1 800 Flowers Com's biggest risks in the FY2024 10-K

  • International flower sourcing from Colombia, Ecuador, and Holland exposes the business to trade and political risks.
  • Intense competition across floral and gourmet gift categories threatens revenues.
  • E-commerce reliance makes IT system failures and cyber threats a core vulnerability.

The risks most specific to 1 800 Flowers Com

  • We are dependent on international vendors for our supply of flowers, as well as certain components and products, exposing us to significant regulatory, global economic, taxation, political instability and other risks, which could adversely impact our financial results

    Dependence on international vendors in countries like Colombia, Ecuador, and Holland for flowers and components exposes us to regulatory, political, and taxation risks.

  • trade restrictions, including United States retaliation against foreign trade practices

    New trade policies, tariffs, and economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. government could adversely affect our import costs and supply chain.

  • Most of the flowers sold in the United States are grown by farmers located abroad, primarily in Colombia, Ecuador and Holland, and the Company expects that this will continue in the future

    Political and social unrest, war, or terrorism in primary flower-growing regions abroad could disrupt our operating results.

  • Competition in the floral, plant, gift basket, gourmet food, and specialty gift industries is intense and a failure to respond to competitive pressure could result in lost revenues. There are many companies that offer products in these categories

    Intense competition from retail floral shops, online retailers, supermarkets, and specialty gift companies could result in lost revenues.

  • These and other competitive factors could materially and adversely affect the Company’s results of operations

    Inaccurately predicting customer demand could lead to excess inventory, outdated merchandise, and inventory losses from obsolescence or theft.

  • Information Technology and Systems

    Cyber security threats and website disruptions could damage customer relationships, harm our reputation, and expose us to litigation.

  • Given the robust nature of our e-commerce presence and digital strategy, it is imperative that we and our e-commerce partners maintain uninterrupted operation of our: (i) computer hardware, (ii) software systems, (iii) customer marketing databases, and (iv) ability to email our current and potential customers

    Uninterrupted operation of our e-commerce hardware, software, and customer databases is vital to maintaining our digital strategy.

  • The Company’s business depends on customers making purchases on its systems. Its revenues may decrease and its reputation could be harmed if it experiences frequent or long system delays or interruptions or if a disruption occurs during a peak holiday season

    System delays or interruptions during peak holiday seasons could decrease revenues and harm our reputation.

All 12 risk factors

Headings as the filing states them, in filing order.

Other

  1. 01Cautionary Statements Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
  2. 02Macroeconomic Conditions and Related Risk Factors
  3. 03We are dependent on international vendors for our supply of flowers, as well as certain components and products, exposing us to significant regulatory, global economic, taxation, political instability and other risks, which could adversely impact our financial results
  4. 04trade restrictions, including United States retaliation against foreign trade practices
  5. 05Most of the flowers sold in the United States are grown by farmers located abroad, primarily in Colombia, Ecuador and Holland, and the Company expects that this will continue in the future
  6. 06Business and Operational Risk Factors
  7. 07Competition in the floral, plant, gift basket, gourmet food, and specialty gift industries is intense and a failure to respond to competitive pressure could result in lost revenues. There are many companies that offer products in these categories
  8. 08supermarkets, mass merchants and specialty gift retailers with floral departments
  9. 09These and other competitive factors could materially and adversely affect the Company’s results of operations
  10. 10Information Technology and Systems
  11. 11Given the robust nature of our e-commerce presence and digital strategy, it is imperative that we and our e-commerce partners maintain uninterrupted operation of our: (i) computer hardware, (ii) software systems, (iii) customer marketing databases, and (iv) ability to email our current and potential customers
  12. 12The Company’s business depends on customers making purchases on its systems. Its revenues may decrease and its reputation could be harmed if it experiences frequent or long system delays or interruptions or if a disruption occurs during a peak holiday season

Other 1 800 Flowers Com 10-Ks

  • FY2026 10-K risk factors
    111 risks28 new19 dropped65 reworded

    Revenue fell 10.8% to $1.50 billion as management prioritized marketing effectiveness and profitability over near-term growth.

    Filed Sep 11, 2026
  • FY2025 10-K risk factors
    102 risks102 new12 dropped

    Gross margins declined to 38.7% due to higher merchandise costs and fixed cost deleveraging.

    Filed Sep 05, 2025

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