Valentine’s Day, a holiday commonly associated with red roses, typically leads to many news stories starring florists, and this year was no exception. With the backdrop of an ongoing global pandemic, however, 2021’s coverage focused less on flowers’ coveted status...
With the exception of a certain holiday in February, Nancy White generally anticipates a sluggish start to the year. “January is typically our slowest month, and minus Valentine’s Day, February isn’t so busy either,” said the owner of The Flower Bar in Larchmont, New...
Having spent six years as a sales trainer with FloralStrategies, Samuel Bowles knows plenty of tactics to guide customers who order by phone to pricier, more profitable arrangements. But when it comes to Valentine’s Day, a high-volume holiday requiring temporary...
Fourteen years ago, Botanica International in Tampa, Florida shifted from a traditional flower shop to an events-only business — a move that has typically allowed the team to ignore the Valentine’s hustle. But with COVID-19 severely curtailing revenue over the past...
Dealing with hordes of last-minute shoppers doesn’t scream “Sunday Fun Day” for most of us — but it’s a worthwhile sacrifice to help ensure a successful Valentine’s Day 2021, as well as potential business down the road. While many flower shops traditionally close on...
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