SAF’s Petal It Forward event that took place in New York City and nationwide on October 7 keeps on giving. To keep the momentum of the positive...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Google Insider on SEO: Keep Content Fresh and Use Those Free Tools
In the run-up to Thanksgiving, Christmas (and, for that matter, Valentine’s Day), make sure blogging is on your daily to-do list. Otherwise, you’re...
Meet the Elite: SAF’s 2015 Outstanding Varieties Winners
Everyone loves a winner. This month's issue of Floral Management is flush with them. From the winners of SAF’s annual awards, to the floral...
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...