Floral industry members around the country — and, really, the world — are saying farewell to Bobbi Ecker-Blatchford, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, the celebrated...
Annual SAF Lobbying Event in D.C. Takes on Heightened Importance
With a new administration in the White House, a new Congress on Capitol Hill, and a number of floral industry-related issues in national headlines,...
FTD to Push Customers to ‘Top 10’ Products Around Vday
FTD customers shopping for Valentine’s Day flowers — or, for that matter birthday or anniversary designs — on February 13 or 14 will see a more...
Negative Publicity Watch: Valentine’s Day 2017 Heating Up
Valentine’s Day promotions for electronics, restaurants and vacation getaways recently claimed their products are “better than flowers.” As the...
Teleflora Launches New Valentine’s Day Ad Campaign
Teleflora’s latest Valentine’s Day ads take aim at drop-shipped flowers and grocery store floral departments. “Handmade With Love,” a multimillion...
WF&FSA President Talks Big Data, Buying Direct and the Future of Wholesalers
When it comes to getting a good value on top quality product delivered efficiently to retail flower shops, Santiago Cock-Rada is adamant:...
SAF to Bring 1-Day Profit Blast to Philadelphia
The next stop on the Society of American Florists’ 1-Day Profit Blast road show is less than a 25-minute drive from the Liberty Bell in the...
As Valentine’s Day Nears, SAF Responds to Negative Ads
Along with cupids and hearts, Valentine’s Day brings some companies to run ads disparaging floral gifts and sometimes news media publish stories...
Two Tips for Stronger Seasonal Help
By now you’ve probably got your temporary Valentine’s Day help lined up, but don’t forget to take the time to train them properly and evaluate them...
Brands Brace for Public Call-Outs by President
With a new president in the White House, some companies are adding another item to their public relations and marketing to-do list: pre-emptive...
Last Call for PFCI Applications and Tommy Bright Award Nominations
Who taught you everything you know about flowers and floral design? Who do you revere most as a floral educator? Who in the industry inspires you...
SAF Re-Ups its ‘Bring a Friend for Free’ Offer for Congressional Action Days
Planning on attending SAF’s 37th Annual Congressional Action Days (CAD) on March 13-14? SAF is encouraging attendees to share the experience with a...
Nearly Half of Florists Report Uptick in December Holiday Sales
The December holidays brought sweet returns to many florists. According to a Society of American Florists post-holiday survey, 46 percent of...
Newspaper Digs into Cost of VDay Roses — and Comes Out on Florists’ Side
The lead-up to Valentine’s Day inevitably includes news stories on “high priced” roses (and indirect and direct accusations that the industry is...
In Note to Obama Girls, Bush Twins Lovingly Recall White House Florist
A letter from a pair of famous first daughters went viral last week—and it included a charming and heartfelt shout-out to a florist. “Never forget...