Inflation. Increased interest rates. A looming recession. With all the worrisome economic signals, will consumers want to shell out for flowers for...
As Prices Rise, So Do Consumer Expectations
Americans’ pocketbooks have been hit hard by inflation, which last June hit a 40-year high. To keep business from drying up, florists have had to...
Five Minutes with SAF Chief Economist Charlie Hall on the Year-End Forecast
[mom_video type='vimeo' id='773875132' width='900' height='508']Take a glance at a few headlines and it can be hard to make sense of what’s...
SAF Survey Shows Domestic Growers Reeling Amidst COVID-19
Domestic flower growers have seen an average of 40 percent drop in sales in recent weeks —and the bottom may be still yet to come for many growers,...
3 Ways to Prep Your Business Now for the Next Recession
Floral industry professionals are moving into 2020 with a still-strong economy, but overall growth has slowed and there are headwinds, including...
Economist Warns of Effects of Tariffs on Industry: ‘It’s Not Going to Be Pretty’
As heads of states — and heads of multinational companies — begin to respond to U.S.-imposed tariffs on products from China, the European Union and...
National Retail Federation Predicts Sales Increase in 2018
After nearly a decade of tough times for retailers, the future looks rosy. On Monday, the National Retail Federation released its 2018 economic...
How Will ‘Trumponomics’ Affect Industry Businesses?
What is going on with the economy, and how can I position my floral business accordingly? Is now a good time to hire? Or buy a big-ticket item for...
How to Cut Summer Labor Costs Right
Here’s a question florists ask Derrick Myers, CPA, CFP, all the time: How can I cut my labor during the slow summer and still keep my employees for...