Harry and David is prominent names in the food and fruit scene in the United States. They have a long and rich history as well as a variety of products and services that appeal to a wide range of consumers. This sticker details everything you need to know about the brand. 

What is the Harry and David Catalog?

Harry and David, LLC, commonly referred to as Harry and David, originated from and is based in the US. They produce and retail premium food and gifts. The products are sold online, via direct mail, and up until around April 2020, operated physical retail stores as well. 

In addition to Harry and David, the company has additional brands, including Wolferman’s, Cushman’s, and Stock Yard’s. It was originally known as Bear Creek Orchids upon establishment in 1910 and has established a reputation as a first-rate fruit company. 

Moreover, the company is headquartered in Medford, Oregon. Records as of 2007 indicate that the company had over 2,000 acres of orchards that it uses for planting. A range of manufacturing facilities and a distribution center in Medford make up the rest of the company’s real estate. 

What is the History of the Harry and David Catalog?

The company’s founding dates back to 1910 with Samuel Rosenburg’s purchase of orchards in Southern Oregon that were used to grow Comice pears. He had been at the previous year’s Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition where he discovered the orchard’s pears. The property was called Bear Creek Orchard. 

In 1914, Samuel Rosenberg’s sons Harry and David ascended to managerial roles. They jointly called the pears “Royal Riviera” and directed their focus to building a broad customer base in Europe. By the 1920s, the business had begun to expand rapidly. A pre-cooling place and packing house were built for long-distance shipping. 

The dawn of the Great Depression led to a reduction in demand for pears from Europe. The brothers then switched business strategies and focused on marketing to US-based customers. Business grew in Seattle initially, and later expanded to San Francisco and New York City by 1934. 

By 1946, the company was incorporated under Harry and David and the “Bear Creek Orchards” name was replaced. The 1990s saw Harry & David expanding their retail locations massively, with over 119 stores. To further boost sales of their various product lines, Bear Creek Corporation created its website in 1996, “Harry & David” being one of the product lines. 

1997 saw another office open up in Hebron, Ohio, known as the Hopewell Campus, and was designated to take care of distribution. 

In June 2004, two US investment firms bought a 97% stake in Harry & David. Boston-based Highfields Capital Management acquired 34%, whereas New York’s Wasserstein & Co., acquired 63%.

Specialized Products

After Jack and Perkins acquired a rose business in 2007, Harry & David turned their focus to premium foods and gifts. Over the course of the following year, the company bought out two catalog and online retailers. The first was Cuhman’s, a fruit company based in Florida that boasted a unique tangerine-grapefruit hybrid. The second was Wolferman’s, whose specialty was breakfast foods and English muffins. 

Following a 2004 private equity buyout, combined with diversification-aimed acquisitions, Harry & David saw sales and revenue drop due to the financial downturn that characterized the late 2000s. Acquisition activity in 2004 contributed significantly to the impact that the recession had on the company. By March 2011, the company had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. 

However, Harry & David didn’t go out of operation, and in May 2011, they appeared in bankruptcy court to file a reorganization plan. By September 2011, the company was out of bankruptcy and went on to boost revenue and profitability, so much so that Turnaround Management Association named it the “large company turnaround of the year.”

November 2012 saw Harry & David delve into a new aspect of the business. Using Oregon grapes as well as red and white wines produced in collaboration with a local winemaker, the company opened up a winery. The same year, the wines hit the marketplace via their website. 

As of 2013, the company had over 8,000 employees, including temporary seasonal workers. 

In August 2014, internet retailer 1-800-Flowers acquired Harry & David for $142.5 million. In 2015, the company started to implement a long-term corporate strategy of planting orchids. 

By the end of April 2020, Harry & David closed down all major retail stores and announced that they would not be reopening. The only brick-and-mortar store still around today is the Country Village store in Medford, their first-ever store. 

What does Harry and David Sell?

Harry & David uses three brands: Harry & David, Stockyards, and Wolferman’s to sell the finest food and gifts. 

Product lines from Harry & David include fresh fruit, gift baskets, chocolates, sweets, flowers, plants, and wine. Stockyard is notable for selling USDA premium quality chops and meats. Wolferman’s products include breakfast food, particularly gourmet English muffins. 

These brands all have their own individual websites.

HarryAndDavid.com, Stockyards.com, and Wolfermans.com are hosted on 1800flowers.com’s multi-brand portal. Most of the selling is done online and via mail order, especially after Harry & David closed down their retail locations permanently. 

The holiday seasons see a lot of orders, particularly for gift items, and this makes the company’s cash flow cyclical. Hardy & David reports that most of the profit comes in during the fall & winter seasons.  

Does Harry and David Offer Free Shipping?

No, Harry and David do not offer free shipping deals as a regular promotion. However, if you have Harry and David gift cards, you can use those to cover shipping. Also, signing up for the Celebrations Passport loyalty program includes benefits like free shipping and zero service charges on specific items for a year. 

Outside of these, shipping fees depend on the total order you make. However, the minimum fee is pegged at $6.59. 

Shipping is done based on standard delivery and typically arrives in about 4 to 7 business days. For perishable items like fruit, shipping is typically done earlier than specified. This is done to ensure that fruit remains fresh upon delivery. 

Despite consistent delivery times, weather can nonetheless be a consideration. 

Harry and David Coupon Codes for 2021

According to the Harry and David website, you can take advantage of special savings and free shipping via the Harry & David coupons. These coupon codes and promo codes are typically updated from time to time and are divided into limited-time offers and everyday deals. 

Limited Time Offers	Everyday Deals
You can shop for daily deals	Veterans can save up to 15% with Veterans Advantage. There are restrictions to this as well.
You can save on a number of select monthly clubs. According to the website, you get $15 off $99, $30 off $149, $50 off $199, however, restrictions apply.	You can unlock exclusive offers by texting ‘HDOFFER’ to 31996 to receive text messages from Harry & David with information about exclusive offers, advance notice of sales, and more!

Harry & David Coupons have a limit of one coupon per order. Online redemption requires entering the coupon code into the Promotion Code area found under Payment Details when checking out. 

In-store coupons can only be redeemed at the Harry & David retail store in Medford, Oregon. Customers can present a printed version or display their coupon on a mobile device. 

How Can I Request a Free Catalog for Online?

Requesting a free catalog is a very easy process. All you have to do is:

• Go to the website https://www.harryanddavid.com/
• Navigate to the section of the website that reads ‘Catalog Download’
• On this page, the catalogs are available for download

Presently, there are two catalogs on the website:

• Here, you can find the Harvest 2021 Catalogue
• Here, you can find the Gourmet 2021 Catalogue

A much faster way to access the ‘catalog’ aspect of the website would be to follow this direct link. 

How Can I Have a Harry and David Catalog with Free Shipping?

Getting a Harry and David catalog is a pretty straightforward process. For starters,

• Go to the website https://www.harryanddavid.com/
• Navigate to the section of the website that reads online catalog’ 
• Load the page, and you’ll find a form with a prominent header that reads ‘Request a FREE mailed version of our catalog’
• You would be required to fill in your full name, address, city, state, day phone, and email. 

According to the website, they may try to get the catalog to you immediately, however, the delivery may take up to six weeks. 

A much faster way to access this aspect of the website would be to go through this direct link.