Sharon Grubbs, owner of Foister’s Flowers and Gifts, and Jack Surface, owner of two Midas auto shops, are both big advocates and supporters of their...
Industry Professionals to Gather for SAF Orlando 2021
Hundreds of industry professionals and experts will gather next week in Florida for the Society of American Florists’ first convention since 2019....
Reduce Shipping Costs With These Tips
You might not be able to do much to reduce the rising costs of flowers, hard goods or even your electric bill. But there is one expense that...
Member Spotlight: Marcela López-Vallejo, AIFD, PFCI
The Society of American Florists’ membership includes all segments of the industry — and that community is the heart of SAF. This bi-weekly feature...
Optimize Your Exterior With Merchandise Displays
Merchandise displays outside a floral shop can entice customers to linger, make impulse purchases, pop in the store and even share the beautiful...
5 Webinars to Navigate the COVID-19 Delta Variant
The Society of American Florists has a variety of resources — including a COVID-19 webinar series — to support floral industry businesses as the...
14 Designers Vie for Sylvia Cup at SAF Orlando 2021
Assemble talented designers, give them flowers, foliage, supplies and a theme for inspiration. Now, make them race against the clock to create...
Make the Most of Designer’s Choice Arrangements
Designer’s choice arrangements have the potential to drive sales and inspire designers. These custom designs also offer a potential workaround for...
Five Reasons to Petal It Forward
The Society of American Florists’ seventh annual goodwill initiative, Petal It Forward, will be here in a few short weeks. Haven’t registered for...
Plan for Growth and Happiness
During the pandemic, Abby Chick, owner of Blakemore’s Flowers, in Harrisonburg, Virginia rediscovered the emotional fulfillment of providing...
Weddings, Fall Holidays Stressing Fresh Flower Supply
Looking for white roses? Good luck. An extraordinarily busy wedding season combined with poor weather at farms, logistical issues and labor...
Supply Challenges Escalate Ahead of Fall, Holiday Season
Pioneer Imports and Wholesale has been waiting on a shipment of Chinese-manufactured silk flowers and plants for almost two months. The fall...
USDA Revises Grower Aid Rules
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is making changes to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) —...
Lawmaker Hears Industry Challenges Firsthand
Representative Sean Casten, second-term Democratic congressman from Illinois’ sixth district, met with company leaders at Ball Horticulture in West...
Local Growers Help Fill Supply Chain Gaps
In the wake of higher freight costs and limited supply brought on by COVID-19, local flower farmers are filling a much-needed fresh product gap —...