On October 7, more than 2,000 people in Chicago received a surprise gift of flowers, courtesy of Kennicott Brothers Company and Ashland Addison...
N.J. Shop Hosts New Congressman, Generates Support for STARS
Just before Thanksgiving, one mid-Atlantic flower shop made sure a freshman U.S. congressman had a beautiful floral centerpiece for his holiday...
Thanksgiving Disappoints Many Florists, but Christmas Looks Promising
The 2015 holiday season may not end up being one for the record books … but, for many retailers, it’s shaping up to be a relatively healthy season,...
For Florists in Midwest, Profit Blast Delivers Packed Day of Learning
Here’s an idea that might sound like trouble: Spend a fall Saturday away from your business, talking with friends and meeting new people in a...
Put These Goodies On Your Holiday Shopping List
While you’re busy checking off items on your shopping list for loved ones this holiday season, don’t forget your own (business’) needs — and wants....
New Lines of Greeting Cards Get Cute (and Cheeky)
Merry Christmas? Happy Birthday? Congratulations? Those are the worn-out greetings of another era. That’s according to The New York Times, which...
Analysts Predict Healthy Holiday Spending
Deck those halls, trim your trees and get your web site and social media pages holiday-ready: Analysts are predicting this holiday season could be a...
In Delivery Service Launch, Uber Looks to Florists
With the launch of a new service in select cities, Uber is working to position itself as a delivery option for small-business owners — and it’s...
Court Rules Against President Obama’s 2014 Immigration Actions
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Obama Administration on Nov. 9, preventing the administration from implementing its sweeping...
Writer Sings Flowers’ Praises in New York Times
This holiday season, if a competitor slams flowers as a “gift that dies,” florists have an elegant retort: That’s the point. A new essay in The New...
Conforti Sells Beneva Flowers
A well-known florist in Sarasota, Florida, has sold the retail and wholesale arm of his business to dedicate more time to developing marketing and...
Jack Van Namen Honored by Kennicott with Lifetime Achievement Award
Jack Van Namen (seated, center) was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in a ceremonial luncheon held at the Kennicott/Vans facility...
Through Partnerships and Renovations, Big Brands Rethink In-Store Experience
To better compete against discount stores and online retailers, Saks is “making some radical changes” to its flagship department store on Fifth...
Michigan Florist Becomes Face of New Retirement Program
A longtime retail flower shop is at the forefront of a new effort to encourage more Americans to save for retirement. Thanks to a connection forged...
Action on ACA Could Spell Relief for Small-Business Owners
A “minor fix” to the Affordable Care Act that could result in thousands of dollars of savings for some U.S. small businesses is also giving some...