On Valentine’s Day, the Society of American Florists’ staff brought roses and smiles to nearly 200 seniors in two assisted living communities in...
How do you turn a holiday that’s already major in parts of the world — but pretty minor still in the U.S. — into something big? For many floral...
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...
Floral industry members around the country — and, really, the world — are saying farewell to Bobbi Ecker-Blatchford, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, the celebrated...
Teleflora’s latest Valentine’s Day ads take aim at drop-shipped flowers and grocery store floral departments. “Handmade With Love,” a multimillion...
Valentine’s Day promotions for electronics, restaurants and vacation getaways recently claimed their products are “better than flowers.” As the...
Along with cupids and hearts, Valentine’s Day brings some companies to run ads disparaging floral gifts and sometimes news media publish stories...
Some growers in Central Florida are still reeling from a devastating hit last fall from Hurricane Matthew. The aftermath of the storm could lead to...
A high-profile reason for a romantic gesture in the middle of the week? Florists are saying, “yes, please.” More than 90 percent of florists...
When it comes to getting a good value on top quality product delivered efficiently to retail flower shops, Santiago Cock-Rada is adamant:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...