Davonna Lowry still isn’t sure how the media ended up covering her shop’s participation in the Society of American Florists’ 2019 Petal It Forward...
SAF Launches Webinar Series on Mental Well-Being
At Arizona Family Florist, employees are challenged to perform random acts of kindness, treated to massage breaks during busy times and have monthly...
Obituary: Journalist Bruce Wright 1955-2022
Bruce Wright, who had one of the floral industry’s most recognized bylines, died of cancer September 16. He was 67. Wright spent nearly 40 years...
Tools to Boost Your Petal It Forward Media Coverage
Petal It Forward is known as the Society of American Florists’ annual feel-good initiative that spreads the power of flowers, but the event is also...
Tips to Design Dazzling Displays
The winter holidays are almost here, and it’s never too early to think about how you will you display your merchandise to inspire shoppers. In the...
Florists Join the Search for the Next Generation of Floral Pros
George Clements of George’s Flowers in Roanoke, Virginia, developed an interest in the floral business at a young age, thanks to his grandparents....
Amplify Your Brand with a NYC Florist’s Playbook
Nic Faitos likes a big reaction. In both his personality and his marketing strategy, he strives to be unexpected, original and capture attention....
Focus Marketing on Loyal Customers to Maximize ROI
Are you hyper-focused on attracting new customers? If so, you may be neglecting a better source of revenue: repeat customers. Returning customers...
Member Spotlight: Robbyn Rae Repp, AAF, of Petal to the Metal Flowers in North Bend, Oregon
The Society of American Florists’ membership includes all segments of the industry — and that community is the heart of SAF. This bi-weekly feature...
Leverage Community Partners to Help With Petal It Forward
Friends and customers. Police departments and firefighters. Restaurants and hairdressers. Across the country, florists who are gearing up to...
Design, Delivery and Marketing Hacks on Tap for Denver Profit Blast
Derek Woodruff, AIFD, CF, PFCI, of Floral Underground honed his creativity as a designer — as well as his problem-solving and time management skills...
Brand Your Petal It Forward Event
Looking to brand shirts, signage, flower cards and more with the Petal It Forward logo? The Society of American Florists has you covered. The event...
Stars of the Industry Honored at SAF Orlando 2022
From a happenstance job 66 years ago delivering flowers, Pete Garcia, AAF, rose to become a behemoth supplier of floral hard goods. Over the years,...
HOF Inductee Pete Garcia Paved the Way For a Brighter Future
For most floral professionals, the name Pete Garcia, AAF, calls to mind any tool or accessory they could ever want. For those acquainted with the...
5 Tips to Save Time and Money for Petal It Forward
Don’t let labor shortages and the rising cost and availability of flowers deter you from participating in the Society of American Florists’ annual...