Wednesday, January 12, 2022

FAT Brands Inc. (FAT)
Notes From ICR Conference

FAT Brands Inc is a multi-brand restaurant franchising company. It develops, markets, and acquires predominantly fast casual restaurant concepts. The company provides turkey burgers, chicken Sandwiches, chicken tenders, burgers, ribs, wrap sandwiches, and others. Its brand portfolio comprises Fatburger, Buffalo’s Cafe and Express, and Ponderosa and Bonanza. The company’s overall footprint covers nearly 32 countries. Fatburger generates maximum revenue for the company.

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ICR Conference. On Monday afternoon, FAT Brands CEO Andrew Wiederhorn gave a presentation at the ICR conference. Today, FAT Brands consists of 17 different concepts, with over 2,300 locations across 40 countries with $2.2 billion of systemwide sales. FAT Brands has over 750 franchise partners including 300 multi-unit franchisees.


Synergies.  CEO Wiederhorn spent considerable time outlining the potential synergies available to FAT Brands, including $10 million from the GFG acquisition, which should be done by the end of 2022. In addition, there is the ability to wring up to another $15 million of EBITDA from the factory by increasing capacity utilization from 30% to 60%, and the potential of up to $30 million of savings from …

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ACCO Brands Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Webcast

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LAKE ZURICH, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2021 earnings after the market close on February 15, 2022. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on February 16 at 8:30 a.m. EST. The webcast can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of www.accobrands.com and will be available for replay.

About ACCO Brands Corporation

ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) is one of the world’s largest designers, marketers and manufacturers of branded academic, consumer and business products. Our widely recognized brands include Artline^®, AT-A-GLANCE^®, Barrilito^®, Derwent^®, Esselte^®, Five Star^®, Foroni^®, GBC^®, Hilroy^®, Kensington^®, Leitz^®, Mead^®, PowerA^®, Quartet^®, Rapid^®, Rexel^®, Swingline^®, Tilibra^®, Wilson Jones^® and many others. Our products are sold in more than 100 countries around the world. More information about ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands Built by Great People, can be found at www.accobrands.com.

Christine Hanneman
Investor Relations
(847) 796-4320

Julie McEwan
Media Relations
(937) 974-8162

Source: ACCO Brands Corporation

ACCO Brands Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Webcast

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LAKE ZURICH, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2021 earnings after the market close on February 15, 2022. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on February 16 at 8:30 a.m. EST. The webcast can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of www.accobrands.com and will be available for replay.

About ACCO Brands Corporation

ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) is one of the world’s largest designers, marketers and manufacturers of branded academic, consumer and business products. Our widely recognized brands include Artline^®, AT-A-GLANCE^®, Barrilito^®, Derwent^®, Esselte^®, Five Star^®, Foroni^®, GBC^®, Hilroy^®, Kensington^®, Leitz^®, Mead^®, PowerA^®, Quartet^®, Rapid^®, Rexel^®, Swingline^®, Tilibra^®, Wilson Jones^® and many others. Our products are sold in more than 100 countries around the world. More information about ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands Built by Great People, can be found at www.accobrands.com.

Christine Hanneman
Investor Relations
(847) 796-4320

Julie McEwan
Media Relations
(937) 974-8162

Source: ACCO Brands Corporation

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Advances Its Customer Engagement Strategy and Ongoing Focus on Embracing Entrepreneurs with Acquisition of Alice’s Table®

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Company Further Expands Experiential Offerings with Broad Range of Interactive Livestreaming Events for Public, Private, and Corporate Guests Across the Country

JERICHO, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS) (“the Company”), a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect, and celebrate, announced it has expanded its experiential offerings with the acquisition of Alice’s Table®, a lifestyle business offering fully digital and highly curated livestreaming floral, culinary, and other unique experiences to public event guests, as well as to private and corporate clients across the country. This expansion reflects the Company’s strategic focus on developing immersive experiences, engaging content, and interactive events, as well as embracing entrepreneurial concepts that help deepen relationships with customers and create a real sense of community.

Launched in 2015 by Alice Lewis, Alice’s Table began by hosting in-person floral arranging events in homes and venues throughout the 
U.S. It pivoted to a purely digital model in 2020, when it began collaborating with 1-800-Flowers.com® and Harry & David® to scale experiences in order to provide memorable interactive events, such as designing floral arrangements and creating charcuterie boards, to a broader audience of both large and small groups.

“In our continuous efforts to inspire more human expression, connection, and celebration, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is always looking to see what the entrepreneurial community is developing that will bring inspiration to our world,” said Dinesh Popat, President, BloomNet®. “Our collaboration with Alice’s Table began right at the beginning of the pandemic, and since then it has given more than 80,000 people the opportunity to celebrate their creative capabilities – and have some fun! Alice and her team’s passion for bringing customers unforgettable events aligns perfectly with our company’s vision. As we move forward, our focus will be on developing additional experiential concepts with Alice’s Table, creating even more exciting new ways for customers to engage with our family of brands — and with each other.”

“I am so proud of this tremendous moment of growth for the Alice’s Table brand,” says Alice Lewis, who will remain with the company as President, Alice’s Table. “The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. team has given us such incredible support over the past two years in helping us bring best-in-class virtual experiences to people coast-to-coast. This next phase in our relationship will allow us to expand our reach to millions of new customers and to deliver more of the next generation experiences our guests have come to love.”

Since its inception, Alice’s Table has offered thousands of interactive events that mix top instructor talent with crave-worthy DIY kits to provide fun-filled experiences for connecting with friends, family, and co-workers. These include special celebratory moments, such as bridal showers and birthday parties, corporate team building, and more. Currently, Alice’s Table offers approximately 10 unique step-by-step workshop themes for public event guests to choose from each month, with new themes designed and introduced seasonally, keeping the offerings fresh, exciting, and on trend.

For downloadable images, please visit the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Newsroom.

About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect and celebrate. The Company’s e-commerce business platform features an all-star family of brands, including: 1-800-Flowers.com®, 1-800-Baskets.com®, Cheryl’s Cookies®, Harry & David®, PersonalizationMall.com®, Shari’s Berries®, FruitBouquets.com®, Moose Munch®, The Popcorn Factory®, Wolferman’s Bakery®, Vital Choice®, 
Stock Yards® and Simply Chocolate®. Through the Celebrations Passport® loyalty program, which provides members with free standard shipping and no service charge across our portfolio of brands, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. strives to deepen relationships with customers. The Company also operates BloomNet®, an international floral and gift industry service provider offering a broad-range of products and services designed to help members grow their businesses profitably; Napco?, a resource for floral gifts and seasonal décor; and DesignPac Gifts, LLC, a manufacturer of gift baskets and towers. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. was recognized among the top 5 on the National Retail Federation’s 2021 Hot 25 Retailers list, which ranks the nation’s fastest-growing retail companies. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS. For more information, visit 1800flowersinc.com or follow @1800FLOWERSInc on Twitter.

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Investor:

Joseph D. Pititto

(516) 237-6131

invest@1800flowers.com

Media:

Kathleen Waugh

(516) 237-6028

kwaugh@1800flowers.com

Source: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

Item 9 Labs Corp. to Host its Fiscal Year 2021 Earnings Call on January 18 at 2 p.m. ET

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PHOENIX, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) (the “Company”)—a vertically integrated cannabis dispensary franchisor and operator that produces premium, award-winning products—announced today that it will host a conference call on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 to discuss financial results for its fiscal year 2021, ended September 30, 2021. The 10K will be filed on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

Item 9 Labs Corp. CEO Andrew Bowden and CFO Bobby Mikkelsen will host the conference call. They will be joined by other members of the management team during the question-and-answer period.

FY2021 Earnings Call Details

– Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2021

– Time: 2 p.m. Eastern time (noon Mountain time)

– Access by Zoom: A live and archived webcast will be available via Sequire, click on this webcast link to register or access the replay.

– Access by Phone: Please call the conference telephone number 10-15 minutes prior to the start time:

o Dial-in number: 346-248-7799
o Meeting ID: 94813716572
o Passcode: 562012

– Questions: Please submit questions to investors@item9labs.com before the presentation begins. The management team will do their best to answer all questions.

About Item 9 Labs Corp.
Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) is a vertically integrated cannabis operator and dispensary franchisor delivering premium products from its large-scale cultivation and production facilities in the United States. The award-winning Item 9 Labs brand specializes in best-in-class products and user experience across several cannabis categories. The company also offers a unique dispensary franchise model through the national Unity Rd. retail brand. Easing barriers to entry, the franchise provides an opportunity for both new and existing dispensary owners to leverage the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support needed to thrive in their state compliantly and successfully. Item 9 Labs brings the best industry practices to markets nationwide through distinctive retail experience, cultivation capabilities, and product innovation. The veteran management team combines a diverse skill set with deep experience in the cannabis sector, franchising, and the capital markets to lead a new generation of public cannabis companies that provide transparency, consistency, and well-being. Headquartered in Arizona, the company is currently expanding its operations space by 650,000+ square feet on its 50-acre site, one of the largest properties in Arizona zoned to grow and cultivate flower. For additional information, visit https://investors.item9labscorp.com/.

Media Contact:
Item 9 Labs Corp.
Jayne Levy, VP of Communications
Jayne@item9labs.com

Investor Contact:
Item 9 Labs Corp.
800-403-1140
investors@item9labs.com

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Item 9 Labs Corp. to Host its Fiscal Year 2021 Earnings Call on January 18 at 2 p.m. ET

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PHOENIX, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) (the “Company”)—a vertically integrated cannabis dispensary franchisor and operator that produces premium, award-winning products—announced today that it will host a conference call on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 to discuss financial results for its fiscal year 2021, ended September 30, 2021. The 10K will be filed on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

Item 9 Labs Corp. CEO Andrew Bowden and CFO Bobby Mikkelsen will host the conference call. They will be joined by other members of the management team during the question-and-answer period.

FY2021 Earnings Call Details

– Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2021

– Time: 2 p.m. Eastern time (noon Mountain time)

– Access by Zoom: A live and archived webcast will be available via Sequire, click on this webcast link to register or access the replay.

– Access by Phone: Please call the conference telephone number 10-15 minutes prior to the start time:

o Dial-in number: 346-248-7799
o Meeting ID: 94813716572
o Passcode: 562012

– Questions: Please submit questions to investors@item9labs.com before the presentation begins. The management team will do their best to answer all questions.

About Item 9 Labs Corp.
Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) is a vertically integrated cannabis operator and dispensary franchisor delivering premium products from its large-scale cultivation and production facilities in the United States. The award-winning Item 9 Labs brand specializes in best-in-class products and user experience across several cannabis categories. The company also offers a unique dispensary franchise model through the national Unity Rd. retail brand. Easing barriers to entry, the franchise provides an opportunity for both new and existing dispensary owners to leverage the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support needed to thrive in their state compliantly and successfully. Item 9 Labs brings the best industry practices to markets nationwide through distinctive retail experience, cultivation capabilities, and product innovation. The veteran management team combines a diverse skill set with deep experience in the cannabis sector, franchising, and the capital markets to lead a new generation of public cannabis companies that provide transparency, consistency, and well-being. Headquartered in Arizona, the company is currently expanding its operations space by 650,000+ square feet on its 50-acre site, one of the largest properties in Arizona zoned to grow and cultivate flower. For additional information, visit https://investors.item9labscorp.com/.

Media Contact:
Item 9 Labs Corp.
Jayne Levy, VP of Communications
Jayne@item9labs.com

Investor Contact:
Item 9 Labs Corp.
800-403-1140
investors@item9labs.com

SOURCE Item 9 Labs Corp.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Advances Its Customer Engagement Strategy and Ongoing Focus on Embracing Entrepreneurs with Acquisition of Alice’s Table®

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Company Further Expands Experiential Offerings with Broad Range of Interactive Livestreaming Events for Public, Private, and Corporate Guests Across the Country

JERICHO, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS) (“the Company”), a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect, and celebrate, announced it has expanded its experiential offerings with the acquisition of Alice’s Table®, a lifestyle business offering fully digital and highly curated livestreaming floral, culinary, and other unique experiences to public event guests, as well as to private and corporate clients across the country. This expansion reflects the Company’s strategic focus on developing immersive experiences, engaging content, and interactive events, as well as embracing entrepreneurial concepts that help deepen relationships with customers and create a real sense of community.

Launched in 2015 by Alice Lewis, Alice’s Table began by hosting in-person floral arranging events in homes and venues throughout the 
U.S. It pivoted to a purely digital model in 2020, when it began collaborating with 1-800-Flowers.com® and Harry & David® to scale experiences in order to provide memorable interactive events, such as designing floral arrangements and creating charcuterie boards, to a broader audience of both large and small groups.

“In our continuous efforts to inspire more human expression, connection, and celebration, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is always looking to see what the entrepreneurial community is developing that will bring inspiration to our world,” said Dinesh Popat, President, BloomNet®. “Our collaboration with Alice’s Table began right at the beginning of the pandemic, and since then it has given more than 80,000 people the opportunity to celebrate their creative capabilities – and have some fun! Alice and her team’s passion for bringing customers unforgettable events aligns perfectly with our company’s vision. As we move forward, our focus will be on developing additional experiential concepts with Alice’s Table, creating even more exciting new ways for customers to engage with our family of brands — and with each other.”

“I am so proud of this tremendous moment of growth for the Alice’s Table brand,” says Alice Lewis, who will remain with the company as President, Alice’s Table. “The 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. team has given us such incredible support over the past two years in helping us bring best-in-class virtual experiences to people coast-to-coast. This next phase in our relationship will allow us to expand our reach to millions of new customers and to deliver more of the next generation experiences our guests have come to love.”

Since its inception, Alice’s Table has offered thousands of interactive events that mix top instructor talent with crave-worthy DIY kits to provide fun-filled experiences for connecting with friends, family, and co-workers. These include special celebratory moments, such as bridal showers and birthday parties, corporate team building, and more. Currently, Alice’s Table offers approximately 10 unique step-by-step workshop themes for public event guests to choose from each month, with new themes designed and introduced seasonally, keeping the offerings fresh, exciting, and on trend.

For downloadable images, please visit the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Newsroom.

About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect and celebrate. The Company’s e-commerce business platform features an all-star family of brands, including: 1-800-Flowers.com®, 1-800-Baskets.com®, Cheryl’s Cookies®, Harry & David®, PersonalizationMall.com®, Shari’s Berries®, FruitBouquets.com®, Moose Munch®, The Popcorn Factory®, Wolferman’s Bakery®, Vital Choice®, 
Stock Yards® and Simply Chocolate®. Through the Celebrations Passport® loyalty program, which provides members with free standard shipping and no service charge across our portfolio of brands, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. strives to deepen relationships with customers. The Company also operates BloomNet®, an international floral and gift industry service provider offering a broad-range of products and services designed to help members grow their businesses profitably; Napco?, a resource for floral gifts and seasonal décor; and DesignPac Gifts, LLC, a manufacturer of gift baskets and towers. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. was recognized among the top 5 on the National Retail Federation’s 2021 Hot 25 Retailers list, which ranks the nation’s fastest-growing retail companies. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS. For more information, visit 1800flowersinc.com or follow @1800FLOWERSInc on Twitter.

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Investor:

Joseph D. Pititto

(516) 237-6131

invest@1800flowers.com

Media:

Kathleen Waugh

(516) 237-6028

kwaugh@1800flowers.com

Source: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. to Release Results for its Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter on Thursday, January 27, 2022

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JERICHO, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS),a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect and celebrate, today announced that the Company will release financial results for its fiscal 2022 second quarter (ended 12/26/21) on Thursday, January 27, 2022. The press release will be issued prior to market opening and will be followed by a conference call with members of senior management at 8:00 a.m. (ET).

The conference call will be available via live webcast from the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at 1800flowersinc.com. A recording of the call will be posted on the website within two hours of the call’s completion. A telephonic replay of the call can be accessed beginning at 2:00 p.m. (ET) on the day of the call through February 3, 2022, (conference call invite says February 2) at: (US) 1-877-344-7529; (
Canada) 855-669-9658; (International) 1-412-317-0088; enter conference ID #:5113256. If you have any questions regarding the above information, please call Patty Altadonna at (516) 237-6113 or the Investor Relations office at (516) 237-6131.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
Some of the statements contained in the Company’s scheduled Thursday, January 27, 2022, press release and conference call regarding its fiscal 2022 second quarter (ended 12/26/21) results, other than statements of historical fact, may be forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the applicable statements. For a more detailed description of these and other risk factors, please refer to the Company’s SEC filings including its Annual Reports and Forms 10K and 10Q available at the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at 1800flowersinc.com. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements made in the scheduled conference call and any recordings thereof, or in any of its SEC filings, except as may be otherwise stated by the Company.

About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect and celebrate. The Company’s e-commerce business platform features an all-star family of brands, including: 1-800-Flowers.com®, 1-800-Baskets.com®, Cheryl’s Cookies®, Harry & David®, PersonalizationMall.com®, Shari’s Berries®, FruitBouquets.com®, Moose Munch®, The Popcorn Factory®, Wolferman’s Bakery®, Vital Choice®, 
Stock Yards® and Simply Chocolate®. Through the Celebrations Passport® loyalty program, which provides members with free standard shipping and no service charge across our portfolio of brands, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. strives to deepen relationships with customers. The Company also operates BloomNet®, an international floral and gift industry service provider offering a broad-range of products and services designed to help members grow their businesses profitably; Napco?, a resource for floral gifts and seasonal décor; and DesignPac Gifts, LLC, a manufacturer of gift baskets and towers. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. was recognized among the top 5 on the National Retail Federation’s 2021 Hot 25 Retailers list, which ranks the nation’s fastest-growing retail companies. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS. For more information, visit 1800flowersinc.com or follow @1800FLOWERSInc on Twitter.

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Investor:

Joseph D. Pititto

(516) 237-6131

E-mail: invest@1800flowers.com

Media:

Kathleen Waugh

(516) 237-6028

kwaugh@1800flowers.com

Source: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. to Release Results for its Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter on Thursday, January 27, 2022

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JERICHO, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS),a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect and celebrate, today announced that the Company will release financial results for its fiscal 2022 second quarter (ended 12/26/21) on Thursday, January 27, 2022. The press release will be issued prior to market opening and will be followed by a conference call with members of senior management at 8:00 a.m. (ET).

The conference call will be available via live webcast from the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at 1800flowersinc.com. A recording of the call will be posted on the website within two hours of the call’s completion. A telephonic replay of the call can be accessed beginning at 2:00 p.m. (ET) on the day of the call through February 3, 2022, (conference call invite says February 2) at: (US) 1-877-344-7529; (
Canada) 855-669-9658; (International) 1-412-317-0088; enter conference ID #:5113256. If you have any questions regarding the above information, please call Patty Altadonna at (516) 237-6113 or the Investor Relations office at (516) 237-6131.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
Some of the statements contained in the Company’s scheduled Thursday, January 27, 2022, press release and conference call regarding its fiscal 2022 second quarter (ended 12/26/21) results, other than statements of historical fact, may be forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the applicable statements. For a more detailed description of these and other risk factors, please refer to the Company’s SEC filings including its Annual Reports and Forms 10K and 10Q available at the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at 1800flowersinc.com. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements made in the scheduled conference call and any recordings thereof, or in any of its SEC filings, except as may be otherwise stated by the Company.

About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect and celebrate. The Company’s e-commerce business platform features an all-star family of brands, including: 1-800-Flowers.com®, 1-800-Baskets.com®, Cheryl’s Cookies®, Harry & David®, PersonalizationMall.com®, Shari’s Berries®, FruitBouquets.com®, Moose Munch®, The Popcorn Factory®, Wolferman’s Bakery®, Vital Choice®, 
Stock Yards® and Simply Chocolate®. Through the Celebrations Passport® loyalty program, which provides members with free standard shipping and no service charge across our portfolio of brands, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. strives to deepen relationships with customers. The Company also operates BloomNet®, an international floral and gift industry service provider offering a broad-range of products and services designed to help members grow their businesses profitably; Napco?, a resource for floral gifts and seasonal décor; and DesignPac Gifts, LLC, a manufacturer of gift baskets and towers. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. was recognized among the top 5 on the National Retail Federation’s 2021 Hot 25 Retailers list, which ranks the nation’s fastest-growing retail companies. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS. For more information, visit 1800flowersinc.com or follow @1800FLOWERSInc on Twitter.

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Investor:

Joseph D. Pititto

(516) 237-6131

E-mail: invest@1800flowers.com

Media:

Kathleen Waugh

(516) 237-6028

kwaugh@1800flowers.com

Source: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

Item 9 Labs Corp. Enhances Board of Directors with Two Independent Appointments

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Names Eric C. Kutscher and Lawrence X. Taylor to Board of Directors; Adds a Combined 55-Plus Years of Experience Across Patient-Centered Healthcare, Leadership, M&A and Strategic Planning

PHOENIX, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) (the “Company”)—a vertically integrated cannabis dispensary franchisor and operator that produces premium, award-winning products—announced today that Eric C. Kutscher, Pharm. D., M.B.A., F.A.S.H.P., and Lawrence X. Taylor have been appointed to its Board of Directors.

“Eric and Lawrence have vastly different backgrounds that will enrich our foundation across several core growth areas of the company,” says Andrew Bowden, CEO of Item 9 Labs Corp.

Currently, the Company’s cannabis dispensary franchise brand, Unity Rd., has a franchisee-owned shop operating in Boulder, Colorado, as well as a corporate-owned shop opening soon in Adams County, Colorado, and agreements signed with nearly 20 partners who are in various stages of opening their Unity Rd. shops across Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, and Virginia, among other states. Item 9 Labs is the most in demand brand at more than 54% of Arizona’s dispensaries, according to LeafLink, and has earned more than 20 podium finishes in Arizona marijuana competitions. The Company is near completing development of its cultivation site in Nevada, recently started phase one of its master cultivation site development in Arizona and is seeking dispensary acquisitions to accelerate national growth.

Bowden added, “As we look ahead to expanding our products and franchise brands nationally, their depths of expertise will be a tremendous value.”

Kutscher and Taylor’s appointments demonstrate the Company’s focus on strengthening its corporate governance through more independent directors.

About Eric C. Kutscher:

Kutscher has 25-plus years of experience leading high-performing teams and is a thought leader in the delivery of patient-centered healthcare, research, academia, and leadership. He started his career in academic psychiatry and pharmacology and progressed to full clinical professor positions at three universities.

In 2013, Kutscher retired from his academic role to pursue healthcare executive opportunities and consulting. He has consulted with well-known companies such as SpotRx/MedAvail, MeMD, UAMC, UArizona/SinfroniaRx, TribalEM/Tribal Health, San Carlos Apache Healthcare, Pill Nurse, Walgreens, Connections Health Solutions, and various legal firms. Kutscher is currently the Senior Director for Clinical Operations and Pharmacy Services for Arizona Oncology Associates, the largest privately held Oncology practice in the state of Arizona, where he was hired to provide change leadership.

“What attracted me to Item 9 Labs Corp. was their vision and focus to bring credibility to the industry with very high-quality products as well as service to help people understand cannabis and all the potential therapeutic benefits beyond just a recreational high,” said Kutscher, noting that Unity Rd. appeals to consumers in both new and mature markets, leading with an education-first approach to guide individuals to the right products. “We have an opportunity to create industry standards and help people feel comfortable exploring cannabis as medicine.”

About Lawrence X. Taylor:

Taylor brings a diverse perspective to the boardroom, combining deep financial expertise, strategy, and governance to deliver thoughtful questions and insights that help drive informed decisions. As a C-level executive, advisor, and board member with more than 30 years of business experience, he has guided organizations through complex restructurings, acquisitions, corporate development activities and capital transactions totaling more than $15 billion. He possesses an extensive knowledge of finance, strategy and operations and has developed strategic, financial, operating and turnaround strategies across multiple industries including casino gaming, hospitality, manufacturing, aviation, real estate, and retail operations.

Lawrence currently serves on the boards of Barrie House Coffee and CLP Holdings III, LLC. At Barrie House Coffee, he chairs the M&A committee and serves on the Strategic Planning Committee. Previously, he served on the boards and committees (M&A, Strategic Planning, Restructuring, Finance and Compensation) of multiple companies. He has also served as a Board Member and Treasurer on the Finance and Compensation Committees for Sojourner Center and as a Board Member and Treasurer for E Tabs Manufacturing.

“Item 9 Labs Corp. is transforming the cannabis industry by utilizing the franchise model to drive retail growth and bring their products to new markets,” Taylor said. “It’s been exciting to watch their development and I’m honored to work with their leadership team to help bolster continued success.”

For more information on Item 9 Labs Corp. and its brands, visit https://investors.item9labscorp.com/.

About Item 9 Labs Corp.
Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) is a vertically integrated cannabis operator and dispensary franchisor delivering premium products from its large-scale cultivation and production facilities in the United States. The award-winning Item 9 Labs brand specializes in best-in-class products and user experience across several cannabis categories. The company also offers a unique dispensary franchise model through the national Unity Rd. retail brand. Easing barriers to entry, the franchise provides an opportunity for both new and existing dispensary owners to leverage the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support needed to thrive in their state compliantly and successfully. Item 9 Labs brings the best industry practices to markets nationwide through distinctive retail experience, cultivation capabilities, and product innovation. The veteran management team combines a diverse skill set with deep experience in the cannabis sector, franchising, and the capital markets to lead a new generation of public cannabis companies that provide transparency, consistency, and well-being. Headquartered in Arizona, the company is currently expanding its operations space up to 640,000+ square feet on its 50-acre site, one of the largest properties in Arizona zoned to grow and cultivate flower. For additional information, visit item9labscorp.com.

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Item 9 Labs Corp. Enhances Board of Directors with Two Independent Appointments

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Names Eric C. Kutscher and Lawrence X. Taylor to Board of Directors; Adds a Combined 55-Plus Years of Experience Across Patient-Centered Healthcare, Leadership, M&A and Strategic Planning

PHOENIX, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) (the “Company”)—a vertically integrated cannabis dispensary franchisor and operator that produces premium, award-winning products—announced today that Eric C. Kutscher, Pharm. D., M.B.A., F.A.S.H.P., and Lawrence X. Taylor have been appointed to its Board of Directors.

“Eric and Lawrence have vastly different backgrounds that will enrich our foundation across several core growth areas of the company,” says Andrew Bowden, CEO of Item 9 Labs Corp.

Currently, the Company’s cannabis dispensary franchise brand, Unity Rd., has a franchisee-owned shop operating in Boulder, Colorado, as well as a corporate-owned shop opening soon in Adams County, Colorado, and agreements signed with nearly 20 partners who are in various stages of opening their Unity Rd. shops across Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, and Virginia, among other states. Item 9 Labs is the most in demand brand at more than 54% of Arizona’s dispensaries, according to LeafLink, and has earned more than 20 podium finishes in Arizona marijuana competitions. The Company is near completing development of its cultivation site in Nevada, recently started phase one of its master cultivation site development in Arizona and is seeking dispensary acquisitions to accelerate national growth.

Bowden added, “As we look ahead to expanding our products and franchise brands nationally, their depths of expertise will be a tremendous value.”

Kutscher and Taylor’s appointments demonstrate the Company’s focus on strengthening its corporate governance through more independent directors.

About Eric C. Kutscher:

Kutscher has 25-plus years of experience leading high-performing teams and is a thought leader in the delivery of patient-centered healthcare, research, academia, and leadership. He started his career in academic psychiatry and pharmacology and progressed to full clinical professor positions at three universities.

In 2013, Kutscher retired from his academic role to pursue healthcare executive opportunities and consulting. He has consulted with well-known companies such as SpotRx/MedAvail, MeMD, UAMC, UArizona/SinfroniaRx, TribalEM/Tribal Health, San Carlos Apache Healthcare, Pill Nurse, Walgreens, Connections Health Solutions, and various legal firms. Kutscher is currently the Senior Director for Clinical Operations and Pharmacy Services for Arizona Oncology Associates, the largest privately held Oncology practice in the state of Arizona, where he was hired to provide change leadership.

“What attracted me to Item 9 Labs Corp. was their vision and focus to bring credibility to the industry with very high-quality products as well as service to help people understand cannabis and all the potential therapeutic benefits beyond just a recreational high,” said Kutscher, noting that Unity Rd. appeals to consumers in both new and mature markets, leading with an education-first approach to guide individuals to the right products. “We have an opportunity to create industry standards and help people feel comfortable exploring cannabis as medicine.”

About Lawrence X. Taylor:

Taylor brings a diverse perspective to the boardroom, combining deep financial expertise, strategy, and governance to deliver thoughtful questions and insights that help drive informed decisions. As a C-level executive, advisor, and board member with more than 30 years of business experience, he has guided organizations through complex restructurings, acquisitions, corporate development activities and capital transactions totaling more than $15 billion. He possesses an extensive knowledge of finance, strategy and operations and has developed strategic, financial, operating and turnaround strategies across multiple industries including casino gaming, hospitality, manufacturing, aviation, real estate, and retail operations.

Lawrence currently serves on the boards of Barrie House Coffee and CLP Holdings III, LLC. At Barrie House Coffee, he chairs the M&A committee and serves on the Strategic Planning Committee. Previously, he served on the boards and committees (M&A, Strategic Planning, Restructuring, Finance and Compensation) of multiple companies. He has also served as a Board Member and Treasurer on the Finance and Compensation Committees for Sojourner Center and as a Board Member and Treasurer for E Tabs Manufacturing.

“Item 9 Labs Corp. is transforming the cannabis industry by utilizing the franchise model to drive retail growth and bring their products to new markets,” Taylor said. “It’s been exciting to watch their development and I’m honored to work with their leadership team to help bolster continued success.”

For more information on Item 9 Labs Corp. and its brands, visit https://investors.item9labscorp.com/.

About Item 9 Labs Corp.
Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) is a vertically integrated cannabis operator and dispensary franchisor delivering premium products from its large-scale cultivation and production facilities in the United States. The award-winning Item 9 Labs brand specializes in best-in-class products and user experience across several cannabis categories. The company also offers a unique dispensary franchise model through the national Unity Rd. retail brand. Easing barriers to entry, the franchise provides an opportunity for both new and existing dispensary owners to leverage the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support needed to thrive in their state compliantly and successfully. Item 9 Labs brings the best industry practices to markets nationwide through distinctive retail experience, cultivation capabilities, and product innovation. The veteran management team combines a diverse skill set with deep experience in the cannabis sector, franchising, and the capital markets to lead a new generation of public cannabis companies that provide transparency, consistency, and well-being. Headquartered in Arizona, the company is currently expanding its operations space up to 640,000+ square feet on its 50-acre site, one of the largest properties in Arizona zoned to grow and cultivate flower. For additional information, visit item9labscorp.com.

Media Contact:
Item 9 Labs
Jayne Levy, VP of Communications
Jayne@item9labs.com

Investor Contact:
Item 9 Labs Corp.
investors@item9labs.com
800-403-1140

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Schwazze Closes Acquisition of Assets of Smoking Gun, LLC & Smoking Gun Land Company, LLC

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Acquisition Adds to Schwazze’s Retail Footprint in Colorado

DENVER, Dec. 21, 2021 /CNW/ – Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ) (“Schwazze” or the “Company”), announced that it has closed the acquisition of the assets of Smoking Gun, LLC and Smoking Gun Land Company, LLC (“Smoking Gun”). Total consideration for the acquisition was $4 million in cash and 100,000 shares of Schwazze common stock upon closing.

The Smoking Gun dispensary and assets are located on a prime retail corner on Colorado Blvd. in Glendale, Colorado in the center of the greater Denver metro area. This acquisition is part of the Company’s continuing retail expansion plan in Colorado, and including the recently announced planned acquisitions in New Mexico (December 3, 2021), brings the total number of dispensaries to 32. 

Since April 2020, Schwazze acquired or announced the planned acquisition of 32 cannabis dispensaries, including the ten R. Greenleaf New Mexico dispensaries. In 2021, the Company also acquired or announced the planned acquisition of seven cultivation facilities, three in Colorado – SCG Holding LLC, Brow 2 LLC and Star Buds – and four licensed in New Mexico. The New Mexico acquisition will also add a manufacturing asset, Elemental Kitchen & Laboratories, LLC, to the Company’s manufacturing plant, Purplebee’s in Colorado.  In May 2021, Schwazze announced its BioSciences division and in August 2021 it commenced home delivery services in Colorado.

About Schwazze
Schwazze (OTCQX: SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high- performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices. Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. was Schwazze’s former operating trade name. The corporate entity continues to be named Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. Schwazze derives its name from the pruning technique of a cannabis plant to enhance plant structure and promote healthy growth.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Such statements may be preceded by the words “plan,” “will,” “may,” “continue,” “predicts,” or similar words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance, are based on certain assumptions, and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and cannot be predicted or quantified. Consequently, actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with (i) our inability to manufacture our products and product candidates on a commercial scale on our own or in collaboration with third parties; (ii) difficulties in obtaining financing on commercially reasonable terms; (iii) changes in the size and nature of our competition; (iv) loss of one or more key executives or scientists; (v) difficulties in securing regulatory approval to market our products and product candidates; (vi) our ability to successfully execute our growth strategy in Colorado and outside the state, (vii) our ability to consummate the acquisition described in this press release or to identify and consummate future acquisitions that meet our criteria, (viii) our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses, including the acquisition described in this press release, and realize synergies therefrom, (ix) the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, * the timing and extent of governmental stimulus programs, and (xi) the uncertainty in the application of federal, state and local laws to our business, and any changes in such laws. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

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Schwazze Closes Acquisition of Assets of Smoking Gun, LLC & Smoking Gun Land Company, LLC

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Acquisition Adds to Schwazze’s Retail Footprint in Colorado

DENVER, Dec. 21, 2021 /CNW/ – Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ) (“Schwazze” or the “Company”), announced that it has closed the acquisition of the assets of Smoking Gun, LLC and Smoking Gun Land Company, LLC (“Smoking Gun”). Total consideration for the acquisition was $4 million in cash and 100,000 shares of Schwazze common stock upon closing.

The Smoking Gun dispensary and assets are located on a prime retail corner on Colorado Blvd. in Glendale, Colorado in the center of the greater Denver metro area. This acquisition is part of the Company’s continuing retail expansion plan in Colorado, and including the recently announced planned acquisitions in New Mexico (December 3, 2021), brings the total number of dispensaries to 32. 

Since April 2020, Schwazze acquired or announced the planned acquisition of 32 cannabis dispensaries, including the ten R. Greenleaf New Mexico dispensaries. In 2021, the Company also acquired or announced the planned acquisition of seven cultivation facilities, three in Colorado – SCG Holding LLC, Brow 2 LLC and Star Buds – and four licensed in New Mexico. The New Mexico acquisition will also add a manufacturing asset, Elemental Kitchen & Laboratories, LLC, to the Company’s manufacturing plant, Purplebee’s in Colorado.  In May 2021, Schwazze announced its BioSciences division and in August 2021 it commenced home delivery services in Colorado.

About Schwazze
Schwazze (OTCQX: SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high- performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices. Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. was Schwazze’s former operating trade name. The corporate entity continues to be named Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. Schwazze derives its name from the pruning technique of a cannabis plant to enhance plant structure and promote healthy growth.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Such statements may be preceded by the words “plan,” “will,” “may,” “continue,” “predicts,” or similar words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance, are based on certain assumptions, and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and cannot be predicted or quantified. Consequently, actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with (i) our inability to manufacture our products and product candidates on a commercial scale on our own or in collaboration with third parties; (ii) difficulties in obtaining financing on commercially reasonable terms; (iii) changes in the size and nature of our competition; (iv) loss of one or more key executives or scientists; (v) difficulties in securing regulatory approval to market our products and product candidates; (vi) our ability to successfully execute our growth strategy in Colorado and outside the state, (vii) our ability to consummate the acquisition described in this press release or to identify and consummate future acquisitions that meet our criteria, (viii) our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses, including the acquisition described in this press release, and realize synergies therefrom, (ix) the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, * the timing and extent of governmental stimulus programs, and (xi) the uncertainty in the application of federal, state and local laws to our business, and any changes in such laws. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

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