As Group President, Gourmet Foods & Gift Baskets, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., Steve Lightman is responsible for driving strategy and enhancing operational agility within the company’s Gourmet Foods and Gift Baskets segment, which is comprised of more than half a dozen brands, including Harry & David®, Cheryl’s Cookies® and The Popcorn Factory®.
Steve joined the company in March 2015 as President, Harry & David, bringing more than 30 years of extensive leadership experience to drive growth for the iconic retailer. In this role, Steve led the digital transformation for Harry & David, evolving it from a traditional catalog retailer to an e-commerce destination for gourmet foods and gifts.
Prior to joining the organization, Steve led diligence and restructuring efforts for a number of private equity firms. He also served as Chief Executive Officer, Boston Apparel Group (BAG) and President, Orchard Brands, Inc., as well as President and Chief Executive Officer, The Sharper Image. During his tenure at The Sharper Image, he led efforts to transform the business, including building a multi-channel marketing platform, recruiting a new executive team and creating a licensing division.
Steve was one of three founders of Crosstown Traders, which consisted of 11 women’s apparel, specialty food and gift catalog titles. Together with JP Morgan Private Equity (now CCMP), he sold Crosstown Traders to Charming Shoppes, Inc. in 2005.
Earlier in his career, Steve joined Arizona Mail Order (AMO) with responsibility for developing its business through growth and acquisition. In 1998, after Fingerhut acquired AMO, he became President of the subsidiary and was later named Executive Vice President, Catalogs, Fingerhut Companies, Inc.
Steve is a member of the Board of Directors of Gruppo Levey, Co., KEH, Infogroup, and Distinctive Apparel, Inc., among others. He is also very active in community business and civic activities.
Steve received a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting and business administration from the University of Hartford in Connecticut.
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Steven A. Lightman has not been actively trading shares of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM in the last ninety days. Most recently, Steven A. Lightman sold 12,217 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, November 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $35.16, for a transaction totalling $429,549.72. Learn More on Steven A. Lightman's trading history.
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In the last twelve months, insiders at the specialty retailer sold shares 3 times. They sold a total of 46,000 shares worth more than $362,070.00. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 19th when insider Arnold P Leap sold 3,000 shares worth more than $22,110.00. Insiders at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM own 51.0% of the company.
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