Did you experience another chaotic Valentine’s Day with too few hands on deck? Has hiring been an ongoing struggle that keeps you up at night?...
Succession Planning: Keeping the Family Ties
Many florists are second, third or even fourth generation owners of their family business. But how does a family business ensure a smooth transition...
Recharge With SAF’s Mental Health Webinars
Congratulations! You made it through another Valentine’s Day! Need a mental health break? The Society of American Florists has you covered with a...
Succession Planning: Identify the Right Buyer for Your Business
Upon retiring, many florists sell their business to a relative, a long-time employee, or a peer in the industry. But what if that isn’t an option?...
Ad Campaign Celebrates Student, Teacher Love
Teleflora’s 2023 Valentine’s Day ad campaign diverges from the holiday’s amorous reputation, celebrating, instead, the treasured relationship...
Valentine’s Day Spending to Increase 8.3 Percent, Predicts NRF
The floral industry is poised for a prosperous Valentine’s Day, thanks to the slowing rate of inflation, rising wages, and COVID-19 relief money...
Negative Publicity Watch: SAF Member Calls Out Ad and Receives Apology
When an email from a textile company two miles from Jackie Levine’s flower shop appeared in her inbox suggesting its customers buy robes — not roses...
Member Spotlight: Michael Trogdon, AAF, AIFD, of Burge Flower Shop in Asheboro, North Carolina
The Society of American Florists’ membership includes all segments of the industry — and that community is the heart of SAF. This bi-weekly feature...
Save the Date for SAF’s Premier Events
Mark your calendar for the Society of American Florists’ two premier events, the second annual Next Gen LIVE! event for young floral professionals...
Connect with Young Shoppers
You might have some customers who’ve been with you for decades. (If so, good job!) But for continued growth, your business needs to attract new,...
Florists Tackle Helium Price, Availability Challenges
Petals & Vines is back in the balloon business — for now. The Monmouth, Oregon florist got its first tank of helium last month after being...
Florists Leverage the Super Bowl for Valentine’s Promos
Lise Neely is a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan and a passionate retail florist eager to celebrate two major upcoming super bowls: the football...
Negative Publicity Watch: Luxury Fragrance Company Apologizes
Hotel Collection, an upscale fragrance and lifestyle brand which sells hotel-inspired home products such as candles and diffusers, apologized after...
Train Your Drivers in Time for Valentine’s Day
Whether a driver is joining your team just for Valentine’s Day or for the year, it’s important to have the right tools to help train them. In a new...
Join Your Peers in D.C. to Protect Industry Funding
The floral industry scored a victory this year with an additional $1 million annually for floriculture research, thanks to SAF’s advocacy efforts....