Proflowers.com «ORIGINAL»
Named after a young man in Greek myth who became obsessed with his own reflection and eventually drowned. The flowers are often found near riverbanks, mirroring where Narcissus fell.
The "story" of ProFlowers is a mix of business innovation, myth-inspired education, and real-world customer experiences. proflowers.com
While the brand is a major player in the industry, modern customer "stories" from reviewers on sites like ConsumerAffairs and PissedConsumer often highlight a gap between expectation and reality: Named after a young man in Greek myth
The company was co-founded by and launched just before Valentine's Day in 1998. Initially, the site performed poorly because developers changed the original design specs. However, after a complete rebuild for Mother’s Day that followed the co-founders' specific "wireframe" vision, the site saw conversion rates of over 20%—a success that lasted for two decades. ProFlowers is now part of the FTD Companies network and maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. The "Story" Behind the Flowers While the brand is a major player in
The company highlights that Julia Ward Howe campaigned for a "Mother's Day of Peace" in 1873 to resolve human conflicts. Customer Experiences