1-800-FLOWERS.com to Begin Accepting Bitcoin Later This Year
If the news this morning that popular electronics retailer Newegg has started accepting bitcoin isn't enough, another major online business is joining in on the fun. 1-800-FLOWERS.com, a leading florist and gift shop, announced on Tuesday that they have plans to begin accepting bitcoin later this year some time during the Autumn season. What this means for consumers is that shoppers will be able to use the revolutionary digital currency not only at 1-800-FLOWERS.com, but across the entire network of the company's gift websites, which includes: FannieMay.com, Cheryls.com,....
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The flower delivery company 1-800-FLOWERS will be accepting Bitcoin as a payment option for their services starting this fall. 1-800-FLOWERS is the world's leading florist and gift retailer. The move will not only cover 1-800-FLOWERS.com, but will also integrate Bitcoin acceptance throughout all of their family companies including FannieMay.com, Cheryls.com, ThePopcornFactory.com, 1-800-Baskets.com, FruitBouquets.com, and Stockyards.com. CCN. "As a customer-centric company, we are always looking for new ways to engage with our customers and enhance their shopping experience for all of....
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