Harry & David Gets Hungrier

Even when the fruit is harvested, packaged and ready to be shipped, Harry & David isn’t quite in the clear. Weather across the nation can affect the distribution of its perishable products. The worst time of the year generally is the winter months and Christmas, when snowstorms and blizzards across the Midwest and East Coast can wreak havoc on deliveries. Harry & David’s 100 percent customer satisfaction guarantee only adds more pressure to the mix. It costs money if that fruit is sitting on a truck getting riper, Williams notes.