A florist in Kennewick, Washington has built on the idea of a traditional gift basket to offer customers a way to personalize gifts for Mother’s Day and other occasions — and help the shop move inventory. The shop, Lucky Flowers, shared its “Lucky Box” concept in the...
Growers, wholesalers, retail florists and others with ties to the industry met with 70 congressional offices in Washington, D.C. on March 21 during the Society of American Florists’ 43rd annual Congressional Action Days to highlight the issues affecting their...
The Society of American Florists has created a new award to celebrate outstanding Next Gen floral professionals for their professional achievements and commitment to the industry. The Next Gen Rising Star Award honors forward-thinking young professionals who...
Faced with labor shortages and increased costs, more and more florists are turning to third-party delivery services to grow their business and save money. Last week, progressive retailers gathered virtually to share their experiences, best practices and cautions for...
Business in 2022 was good for the majority of floral businesses across all segments of the industry — but even on the heels of a good year and a reportedly strong Valentine’s Day, some owners are feeling uncertain about 2023 sales. That’s according to the Society of...
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