After an “okay” first two quarters for the majority of floral businesses that responded to a survey by the Society of American Florists, uncertainty or pessimism are the dominant sentiments about sales for the remainer of the year. That tempered sales...
Even the most confident retail florist can fall victim to sales blunders. But by avoiding a few common mistakes, a shop’s average sale can increase significantly and leave customers beaming. “None of us are perfect, and the retail environment is always...
Kelsey Thompson, AIFD, of Bloom Floral and Home Studio in Algona, Iowa, and Doug Bates, AIFD, CF, of Designs by Vogts in Sturgis, Michigan, share a few tips to increase efficiencies and decrease shrink With the rising cost of doing business, it’s imperative that your...
Carlos Muina, chief creative officer and head of production at Petal Productions in Miami, talks with floral professionals about how he’s grown the business during a tour of the warehouse. How an Event Florist Enhanced Sales by 2400% About 15 years ago, Miami floral...
This spring, the leading cargo airlines that transport fresh produce and flowers from Colombia committed to reducing CO2 emissions this year by using 14,204 kg (or 31,314 pounds) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Commitments like this one are occurring...
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