Alan “Buddy” Jacobson, the former president and chairman of Jacobson Floral Supply in Boston, died Nov. 29. He was 87 years old. Jacobson joined the...
Alan “Buddy” Jacobson: 1931 –2018
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Floral Industry News
Teleflora Surprises Military Mom with Heartwarming Family Reunion
Through the power of 4K projection technology, floor-to-ceiling screens, and a meticulous recreation of a family’s dining room, Teleflora recently...
Dozens Soak Up Knowledge During Packed Day of Education
Christmas is in 76 days — and Valentine’s Day arrives (rain, shine, snowstorms or otherwise) just 51 days later. So, retail florists could be...
Experts Bring Insight on New Tech, Profits, Service and More to Portland
Does the idea of learning new skills make you feel a little uncomfortable? You're not alone. In fact, a 2015 study from Chapman University found...
Get Your V-Day Game Plan in Nashville
While there’s still one month left in 2018, as we all know, it's never too early to start planning for February's big event. Save the date for the...
Industry Members Lend Aid to Wildfire Evacuees
Nearly three weeks after the deadliest wildfire in California’s recorded history began, it is fully contained, thanks in part to recent rains, which...
Florists Collect 858 Children’s Books for Public Libraries
Sister companies Royer’s Flowers & Gifts, Stephenson’s Flowers & Gifts and Connells Maple Lee Flowers & Gifts recently concluded their...
Florists Mourn Tommy Bright Winner James Morley, AAF, AIFD, PFCI
James Raymond Morley, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, who devoted his life to educating and improving the floral industry, died November 3 in Oklahoma City,...
New WF&FSA President Talks Labor, Consolidation and the Need for Education
The tightest job market in recent memory. Continued consolidation of retail florists. An ongoing need for industry-specific education and hard data....
Petal It Forward Generates 90 Million Consumer Impressions
The hits keep coming for the Society of American Florists’ 2018 Petal It Forward. This year’s initiative didn’t just create goodwill and good...
Wholesaler Marks Anniversary with Design Challenges, Throwbacks and Parties
Mayesh Wholesale Florist took a trip down memory lane throughout October in honor of the company’s 40th anniversary. Mayesh celebrated with several...
Midterm Election Report: Floral Industry Issues to Watch
A polarized country with a first-term president. A contentious battle for a Supreme Court seat, still fresh in many Americans’ minds. An increasing...
Florists Share Winning Social Media Strategies from Petal It Forward
Two weeks ago, thousands of people throughout the United States, Canada and Colombia experienced the joy of giving and receiving flowers through the...
Petal It Forward Delivers Joy, Tears and Inspiration
The Society of American Florists’ 2018 Petal It Forward initiative brought out the best in people all over the country, reminding them of the...
FTD Announces National Floral Design Competition
FTD is excited to announce FTD America’s Cup, a national floral design competition that will take place at the 2018 AIFD National Symposium. FTD is...