FTD, INC. ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
FTD and Nextel Collaborate to Deliver Wireless Solutions to Enhance Shop Level Performance

DOWNERS GROVE, IL. (June 14, 2004) - FTD, Inc., a leading provider in floral products and services, announces its partnership with Nextel Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTL), a leading provider of fully integrated wireless communications services. The relationship provides FTD's Member florists throughout the U.S. with wireless business solutions such as Nextel's Nationwide Direct ConnectSM walkie-talkie service, to help streamline their retail business operations, delivery processes, as well as reduce costs.

"It's important for every retail business to stay ahead of competition and increase efficiency by using updated communication products and services," said Michael Soenen, president and CEO, FTD, Inc. "FTD is proud to work with Nextel as leaders in wireless communication to provide a great partner for our member florists."

New partnership offerings will be launched at the FTD 2004 Floral Extravaganza where representatives from FTD Mercury Technology and Nextel Communications will be on hand to showcase the new devices. Florists can look forward to an increase in customer satisfaction with more reliable delivery estimates and faster confirmation as well as new solutions to save time.

"Businesses in the delivery industry, such as FTD's retail member florists, need to be able to give their customers the assurance that they will have real-time visibility into their shipments and purchases, and superior customer service," said Bob Halcrow, vice president, Retail Industries at Nextel. "Because of this need and FTD's vision to provide their members with a portfolio of wireless solutions that will help meet these customer requirements, they recognized the value in partnering with Nextel."

FTD Members can find out more information about benefits offered through this partnership online at www.FTDi.COM in the FTD Connections section.

About FTD
FTD, Inc., supported by its worldwide FTD brand, is a leading provider of floral services and products. FTD's Florist Business primarily markets floral products and services to approximately 20,000 FTD members and other retail locations offering floral products in the U.S. and Canada and connects approximately 29,000 additional florists through affiliated or related organizations in 150 countries outside of North America. FTD's Consumer Business is a direct marketer of flowers and specialty gifts, primarily through the www.FTD.COM Web site and 1-800-SEND-FTD telephone number. Additional information about FTD is available at its Web site, www.FTDI.com.

Press Contact
Bridget Carlson
FTD Inc.
3113 Woodcreek Drive
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Tel: 630 724 6120
Fax: 630 724 6621
Email: bcarlson@ftdi.com

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