Prices have gone up on nearly everything thanks to inflation, and everyone — including your customers — has noticed. While the rate of inflation...
Inflation and the massive winter storm that swept through country in the four days before Christmas wreaked havoc on December flower sales for some,...
When it comes to sustainability, the floral industry continues to pursue green initiatives with gusto, from recycling water and hardgoods to...
Valentine’s Day is always busy, but this year the holiday falls on the Tuesday after the Super Bowl. Between that and the unpredictable weather...
It’s that time of year when flowers are often portrayed in a negative light to give a competitive edge to other products vying for Valentine’s Day...
Del Demaree Jr., AAF, a second-generation owner of Syndicate Sales and past president of the Society of American Florists whose product innovations...
The floral industry will have an additional $1 million annually for floriculture research, thanks to SAF’s advocacy efforts. SAF’s members pushed...
The Society of American Florists’ membership includes all segments of the industry — and that community is the heart of SAF. This bi-weekly feature...
Bill Hixson, AAF, PFCI, the 1993 recipient of the Society of American Florists’ Tommy Bright Award and a floral design teacher who is remembered in...
There are many reasons why you might want to know the value of your business — whether it be for a sale, a purchase, buyout of a partner, or an...
Fare thee well, Santa and Baby New Year; welcome, Cupid! Is your Valentine menu ready? In a recent issue of Floral Management, a few members of the...
There is so much to consider when planning for the sale of your business. Who will buy it? Is it wise to use a broker? Should you sell the real...
New year, new projects, new goals — which could mean lots of meetings. Whether meeting to brainstorm new sales strategies or just bring your staff...
The Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, made a triumphant return in 2022 after being shut down in 2021 because of the COVID-19...
Do you worry about the impact of inflation on your profit margin? Are you looking to connect with professionals across the floral supply chain? Do...