COVID-19 has changed consumer behavior — and with it, the way retail florists sell flowers. Sales expert Tim Huckabee has observed how those changes...
Negative Publicity Roundup: Philly Flower Show Rethinks Messaging
In the week before Valentine’s Day, several florists were shocked to receive an email from the Philadelphia Horticultural Society (PHS) with the...
Memorial Tribute Established for John M. Hodapp, 1957-2022
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) announced a new memorial tribute in memory of John M. Hodapp, who passed unexpectedly on Feb. 11, 2022. John was...
Floral Industry Under Media Microscope at Valentine’s Day
How the floral industry is coping amidst supply chain disruptions was a popular hook in both national and local media coverage in the weeks leading...
Perform a Valentine’s Day Postmortem for Future Success
Congratulations, you’ve made it through another hectic Valentine’s Day! Before moving on to International Women’s Day, prom, and other spring...
Negative Publicity Update: Tory Burch, Mixtiles and Others
With less than a week until Valentine’s Day, businesses are doing whatever it takes to promote their gifts and services—including putting down...
Talking Points to Tackle Tough Media Questions
The media is abuzz with flower-focused Valentine’s Day stories, but some of the coverage is homing in on supply chain issues, availability of red...
4 Tips to Recruit and Retain
When an employee unexpectedly gives notice, you might feel sucker punched. Alas, this unwanted surprise is quite common, as owners and managers...
Find Your Digital Home for Captivating Content
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, Nextdoor — these only represent a fraction of the dizzying number of...
Member Spotlight: Alejandro Pérez of Komet Sales
The Society of American Florists’ membership includes all segments of the industry — and that community is the heart of SAF. This bi-weekly feature...
Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Promos Made Simple
The crunch is here. Your shop is busy getting ready for Valentine’s Day, prepping vases with greenery, and analyzing the production and delivery...
Retailers to Gather in Northeast to Tackle Challenges – and Opportunities
Need to do more with a smaller team? Struggling to maintain profits with increasing costs? Join other retailers to learn how to better leverage...
Make Your Voice Heard on Capitol Hill This March
Does the increased cost of running your business keep you up at night? In 2021 consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in more than 30 years....
Negative Publicity Update: The Adventure Challenge Apologizes
A custom guidebook company that sent customers an email discouraging the purchase of flowers for Valentine’s Day has apologized after the Society of...
How the Pandemic Drove Change in the Floral Industry
For all the challenges that have come from the pandemic, it has also helped drive positive change in the floral industry, proving that adaptable...