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Society of American Florists members on the hunt for marketing materials that quickly and memorably emphasize the health benefits of floral gifts to consumers will soon have powerful new res... Read more
When an influential House committee convened today to discuss small business issues, a longtime floral industry member was present to share his story — and make the case for the industry at... Read more
This spring, FTD has been using two female-friendly holidays — International Women’s Day (March 8) and Mother’s Day (May 14) — to bookend an eight-week-long campaign focused on women and flo... Read more
General Mills’ popular goodwill gesture aimed at protecting pollinators generated a little unwelcome buzz last week after a high-profile website questioned whether its wildflower seed giveaw... Read more
A key plot point in the classic Disney fairy tale “Beauty and the Beast” involves a rose that blooms for more than a decade. In the run-up to the recent release of the movie’s super successf... Read more
Despite Snow Storm, Industry Members Head to D.C. to Make ‘Meaningful Change’
A major snowstorm didn’t stop dozens of retailers, wholesalers and growers from traveling to Washington, D.C., this week to share their story with lawmakers and advocate for industry issues... Read more
Customers who pick up a box of Honey Nut Cheerios this spring will notice a key character missing: BuzzBee, the friendly bee familiar to any Honey Nut lovers, has been removed from the cerea... Read more
Sustainable Design Among Five Trends Slated for 1-Day Profit Blast
How do you design and market in a way that appeals to the sustainability-oriented consumer? How should the personalization mandate – “made for me” – change your design offerings? As DIY shif... Read more
A Tuesday holiday was a boon for most florists — and for many Society of American Florists members, the gains this year were significant. About 88 percent of respondents to an SAF pos... Read more
CAD to Ask Congress to Support Three Key Floral Issues
Asking Congress to keep flowers affordable, protect floriculture’s workforce and invest in floral research is what 119 retailers, growers, wholesalers and suppliers from 30 states, the Distr... Read more