When it comes to sustainability, the floral industry continues to pursue green initiatives with gusto, from recycling water and hardgoods to composting plant material. Plant breeding is an area poised for explosive growth using genetic manipulation technology. Dümmen...
In the last year, weddings and events at Allen’s Flowers in San Diego, California have skyrocketed, averaging anywhere from three to nine each week. “The influx of work has led to double and triple booking our days and teams so we can execute properly. It leads to a...
Designing your shop’s displays takes time, creativity and inspiration. Becky Hillis, director of visual merchandising at Accent Decor, tackles displays for the company’s 10,000-square-foot showroom in Norcross, Georgia. With a love of plants, design and creating...
Constant learning is the key to success for George Vélez, who heads up software implementation and customer/employee onboarding at Komet Sales in Doral, Florida. Colombian by birth, Vélez came to Komet with a host of business experience, including working in the...
Houseplants have plenty of appeal. They make people happy. They beautify homes. And for the retail florist, they can provide high profit margins. A recent study by the Floral Marketing Fund found that consumers who bought houseplants during the pandemic were willing...
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