Grown Rogue International Inc. announced the appointment of Steve Lightman, Group President, Gourmet Foods & Gift Baskets, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc., as an independent director of Grown Rogue, effective immediately. Mr. Lightman’s appointment expands the board to 5 directors, 4 of whom are independent directors. Steve’s 30 years of broad experience across retail and consumer products combined with extensive knowledge within the agriculture industry. Mr. Lightman is Group President at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc., 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. After joining the company in 2015, he led the digital transformation for Harry & David as its President, evolving it from a traditional catalog retailer to an e-commerce destination for gourmet foods and gifts. Prior to joining the organization, Mr. Lightman 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. Mr. Lightman is a member of the Board of Directors of KEH and Distinctive Apparel Inc., among others. He is also very active in community business and civic activities.