A Partnership in Bloom: Go Icon & 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Join Forces to Help Seniors Celebrate Life’s Moments with Ease
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A Partnership in Bloom: Go Icon & 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Join Forces to Help Seniors Celebrate Life’s Moments with Ease
[Chicago] — Monday June 1, 2026 — Go Icon, the premier all-in-one engagement and communication platform for senior living, has entered an exclusive, first-of-its-kind partnership with 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., the leading provider of gifts that help customers express, connect, and celebrate. Together, the companies are redefining how senior living residents share joy, celebrate milestones, and strengthen relationships; all from within the Go Icon platform.
Through this collaboration, residents in communities utilizing Go Icon will be able to send beautifully designed e-cards and premium floral, food, and gift items directly through the Go Icon Resident App and Portal in just a few clicks. The seamless experience makes it easy for residents to brighten someone’s day. Whether it’s a birthday, a thank-you, or a spontaneous gesture of kindness, this partnership will have customers covered.
This new integration gives residents instant access to the full 1-800-Flowers.com family of brands, including Harry & David, Cheryl’s Cookies, Shari’s Berries, Wolferman’s Bakery, Simply Chocolate, and 1-800-Baskets.com, creating an unmatched selection of heartfelt gifts and treats right at their fingertips.
“At Go Icon, we’re always looking for innovative ways to help residents connect, share, and feel joy,” said Ryan Galea, CEO of Go Icon. “Partnering with 1-800-Flowers.com allows us to bring that spirit of connection to life in a fresh, fun, and meaningful way, helping residents celebrate the moments that matter most.”
“We’re excited to partner with Go Icon to extend our mission of inspiring more human expression and connection,” said Steve Roberts, SVP of Business Development at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. “Together, we’re making it easier for senior living residents to reach out, share joy, and stay emotionally connected with loved ones right from a platform they use every day.”
The exciting new gifting and e-card experience will officially launch on Monday, June 8, 2026, delivering a user-friendly, seamless way for residents to celebrate special moments directly within the Go Icon platform, complete with exclusive discount benefits.
The collaboration highlights a shared commitment by both organizations to harness technology that enhances emotional well-being and human connection. For senior living communities, it represents another way to foster engagement, boost resident satisfaction, and create moments that truly matter.
By embedding the 1-800-Flowers.com experience directly into its Smart Aging™ ecosystem, Go Icon continues to lead the industry in delivering tools that are not only intuitive and powerful but also deeply personal. The partnership transforms everyday digital interactions into moments of joy — giving residents new ways to express themselves and communities new ways to nurture connection and happiness.
Communities interested in activating the integration or learning more about upcoming features can visit goicon.com or contact their Go Icon representative.
About Go Icon
Go Icon is the premier all-in-one engagement and communications software platform built for senior living. Trusted by more than 2,500 communities nationwide and in Canada, Go Icon empowers operators to shape strategy, fortify culture, mitigate risk, enhance NOI, and deliver transparency for investors and owners. Residents, families, and staff benefit from intuitive features that personalize life enrichment and streamline daily workflows. At the heart of a robust suite of customizable modules is Smart Aging™ AI, Go Icon’s proprietary artificial intelligence engine designed to redefine the resident experience and support staff with powerful, time-saving tools. Well-known for white-glove customer support, Go Icon consistently boosts satisfaction scores and trims costs by replacing redundant workflows and multiple point-solutions.
Learn more at goicon.com.
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 family of brands includes 1-800-Flowers.com®, Harry & David®, Cheryl’s Cookies®, Shari’s Berries®, The Popcorn Factory®, Wolferman’s Bakery®, Simply Chocolate®, PersonalizationMall.com®, and others. With a mission to inspire more human expression, connection, and celebration, 1-800-Flowers.com offers an unmatched assortment of thoughtful gifts and experiences for every occasion. The company’s BloomNet® international floral and gift network also supports a community of local florists and small businesses.
Learn more at 1800flowers.com.