As they move deeper into the Christmas season and prep for a pandemic Valentine’s Day, florists around the country say they are applying lessons learned from a strong Thanksgiving. According to a new survey of Society of American Florists retailer members, 71 percent...
As the floral industry preps for a Sunday Valentine’s Day on a three-day weekend in 2021, a panel of experienced professionals from all segments weighed in on some of the best practices that florists should have in place for a successful holiday. Among the key...
Mother-daughter duo Theresa Cuevas and Courtney Jane Cuevas were two of the floral designers who helped bring First Lady Melania Trump’s vision for an “America the Beautiful”-themed Christmas to life this year at the White House. The pair, of Forget Me Not Florist in...
Retail florists appear cautiously optimistic about Valentine’s Day 2021, which falls on a Sunday holiday during a long weekend — a typically challenging combination for the floral industry. About 48 percent of retailers responding to a new Society of American Florists...
Ever since the NBC sitcom “Parks & Rec” introduced the concept of “Galentine’s Day” 10 years ago, Americans have increasingly been finding ways to celebrate family members and friends on Feb. 14. This year, with social distancing measures still in effect, your...
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