SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Uber
Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) announced an exclusive partnership
with FTD, LLC, a leader in the floral industry for more than a
century, to bring on-demand flower delivery to Uber and Uber Eats
customers nationwide. This one-of-a-kind deal marks Uber's first
national floral partnership.
Starting today, customers in New
York, Philadelphia,
Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami
and more will be able to order a selection of beautiful floral
arrangements through FTD's ProFlower's brand and will utilize
the company's national network of local florists, directly from the
Uber and Uber Eats app. The offering will continue to roll out to
additional cities throughout the year and will be available
nationwide by early 2022. Uber Pass
and Eats Pass holders will also enjoy 5% off and unlimited
$0 Delivery Fee on eligible orders of
$15+.*
Customers who wish to order ProFlowers for delivery can simply
open the Uber Eats app, tap the flower icons, select a ProFlowers
location and begin shopping. And to celebrate the launch, starting
July 30th, ProFlowers and Uber Eats
are offering customers $10 off a
purchase of $50 or more on the
limited edition "Uber Sunshine''
bouquet, available exclusively through ProFlowers on Uber Eats.
"When it comes to delivery, it's all about meeting our
customer's needs, whether for everyday or special occasions, so
flowers are a natural progression for Uber." said Raj Beri, Uber's
Global Head of Grocery and New Verticals. "FTD has been a leader in
the floral industry for more than a century. By pairing their
expertise with our best-in-class logistics technology, we're able
to support FTD's vast network of local florists and make Uber the
leader in bringing on-demand flower delivery to customers
nationwide."
"Becoming Uber Eat's first national floral partner is a moment
that we're equally excited and proud of," said Charlie Cole, CEO of FTD . "Innovation and
modernization is a key part of our business, and this partnership
is an important step in how we continue to evolve both FTD and
ProFlowers. Ultimately, this partnership is a win for our
member florists by allowing them to offer an additional delivery
option to help existing and new customers give and receive flowers
with ease."
Uber is the one platform that helps customers to go anywhere and
get anything. With our eyes set on powering on-demand commerce,
Uber Eats provides instant access to local merchants that extends
beyond prepared food delivery, across the globe. With groceries,
convenience, alcohol and other must-haves like wellness products,
pet essentials, and now flowers, Uber is focused on helping
consumers get more — more convenience, more variety, and more
connections to commerce they love.
Founded in 1910, FTD has been a leader in the floral industry
for over a century. At its inception, FTD worked with 13 florists
to deliver flowers via the telegraph -- a revolutionary idea at the
time. Since then, FTD has established its ProFlowers arm of the
business and has grown into a nationwide network of local florists
to create more and better opportunities to bring beauty to local
communities. ProFlowers partnership with Uber Eats is an
opportunity for the brand to reach even more consumers who want to
celebrate life's most giftable moments, and further support their
extended florist network with additional delivery
options.
*See app for availability. Must meet order minimum before
applicable taxes and fees. Other fees and exclusions apply.
Subscription enrollment required. See Uber Eats app for Eats Pass
fees, terms, and availability.
About Uber
Uber's mission is to create opportunity
through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how
do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 15
billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer
to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things
move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to
new possibilities.
About FTD
FTD, LLC is the proud owner of the
ProFlowers brand. Dating back to its founding in 1910 as a
florist collective, through today as a network of thousands of
local florists around the world, FTD is dedicated to helping our
customers find and give the most beautiful flowers. We power your
local flower shop, providing resources, tools and operational
infrastructure, to design, arrange and deliver fresh, exquisite
floral arrangements across the US. Our goal is to guide people to
more meaningful giving, bringing beauty through flowers to local
communities. Visit ftd.com and proflowers.com to learn
more.
Contacts
Uber
Liz Sharkey
Liz.Sharkey@uber.com
FTD
Meredith Lewis
mlewis@ftdi.com
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